Subtracting Decimals Worksheet

Practice subtracting decimals with this Grade 7 math worksheet, covering various problem types including word problems and number line operations.

Grade 7 Math DecimalsSubtracting Decimals

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.NS.A.1.DCCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.NS.A.3

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Subtracting Decimals

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Read each question carefully and solve the problems by subtracting decimals. Show your work where necessary.

1. 5.7 - 2.3 =

2. 12.85 - 4.60 =

3. 9.0 - 3.75 =

4. 20.50 - 8.25 =

5. What is 7.25 minus 3.5?

3.25

3.75

4.25

4.75

6. A plant grew from 15.2 cm to 21.05 cm. How much did it grow?

5.85 cm

6.85 cm

7.85 cm

8.85 cm

7. Sarah bought groceries for $45.72. She paid with a $50 bill. How much change did she receive?

8. A runner completed the first lap in 68.3 seconds and the second lap in 70.15 seconds. What is the difference in time between the two laps?

9. Use the number line to find the difference: 4.5 - 1.2

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10. Subtracting a smaller decimal from a larger decimal always results in a positive number.

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