What is 5-16 tenths?
5 - 16/10 = 5 - 1.6 = ?
5=Fifty tenths 50/10
subtract 16/10
equals 34/10
equals 3 4/10
equals 3 2/5
5-16 tenths. Since the 16 and the 5 is in the tenths place we have to put as (0.16, 0.5). Now we have to subtract, if you do the math of 0.16-0.5 that will give you your answer!
To find the answer to the subtraction problem 5 - 16 tenths, you need to subtract 16 tenths from 5.
First, let's convert both numbers to the same unit. Since 5 is a whole number, we can rewrite it as 5.0, indicating that there are 0 tenths.
Now, subtracting 16 tenths from 5.0, we can align the numbers vertically:
5.0
- 1.6
________
Next, subtract the tenths place value. Since there is no whole number or ones place value in 16 tenths, it can be written as 0.16. Subtracting 0.16 from 5.0, we have:
5.0
- 0.16
________
4.84
The answer to 5 - 16 tenths is 4.84.