Aligning numbers vertically: Align the numbers vertically by their decimal places for subtraction.We need to ensure that the decimal points are aligned to perform the subtraction correctly.
Performing subtraction: Subtract the numbers.Perform the subtraction operation from right to left, borrowing if necessary.51.6−0.624
Subtracting hundredths place: Perform the subtraction starting with the hundredths place.Since there is no digit in the hundredths place in 51.6, we can consider it as 0.0−4 cannot be done without borrowing. We borrow from the tenths place.10 (from borrowing) −4=6
Subtracting tenths place: Continue with the tenths place.After borrowing, the tenths place in 51.6 becomes 5.5−2=3
Subtracting ones place: Move to the ones place.There is no need to borrow here as 6 is greater than 0.6−6=0
Bringing down remaining digits: Since there are no digits left in the second number (0.624), we bring down the remaining digits of the first number (51).The tens and ones places are brought down as is.51−0=51
Combining all parts for final answer: Combine all the parts to find the final answer.51.6−0.624=51.036