Align and write numbers: Align the decimal points and write the numbers one below the other for subtraction.47.2−6.307Make sure the numbers are correctly aligned to avoid any mistakes in subtraction.
Add zeros for matching decimal places: Add zeros to the number with fewer decimal places to match the number of decimal places in both numbers.47.200−6.307This ensures that we have the same number of decimal places in both numbers for accurate subtraction.
Subtract numbers from right to left: Subtract the numbers starting from the rightmost decimal place moving towards the left.47.200−6.307\underline{\hspace{3em}}40.893Subtract each column, borrowing from the next column to the left if necessary.