32.5 - 45.8 please show steps!
just do 45.8-32.5 just when you are finish put a negative in your answer...
8-5=3
5-3=3
4-3=1
-11.3
45.8
-32.5
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13.3 = -13.3
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Rudi -- please check your work. 5 - 3 = 2
32.5
-7.8
To subtract 45.8 from 32.5, follow these steps:
1. Write down the numbers in column format, with the decimal points lined up:
```
32.5
- 45.8
```
2. Start with the rightmost digits and subtract them:
```
32.5
- 45.8
-2.3
```
3. Since 5 is less than 8, we need to "borrow" from the tens place:
- Increase the 2 (from 32.5) by 10, giving 12.
- Subtract the borrowed 10 from the 5 in the ones place, making it 15.
```
12.5
- 45.8
-2.3
```
4. Subtract the new ones place digits:
```
12.5
- 45.8
-2.3
-3.3
```
5. Finally, subtract the tens place digits:
```
12.5
- 45.8
-2.3
-33.3
```
So, 32.5 - 45.8 equals -33.3.