Write down numbers: Write down the numbers to be subtracted, aligning the decimal points.We have 9.85 and we need to subtract 0.282 from it. We align the decimal points to ensure accurate subtraction.\begin{align*}&9.85 (\newline\)-&0.282\end{align*}
Perform subtraction: Perform the subtraction starting from the rightmost digit.We subtract the hundredths first, then the tenths, and finally the whole numbers. If necessary, we borrow from the next higher place value.9.85−0.282_____We start with the hundredths place:5−2=3In the tenths place, we have 8−8=0In the ones place, we have 9−0=9
Write down result: Write down the result with the decimal point in the correct place.The result of the subtraction is:9.85−0.28209.568