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Find each difference. If you get stuck, consider drawing a diagram.a. $2.5-1.6$b. $0.72-0.4$c. $11.3-1.75$d. $73-1.3$
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5-1.6$. We can unbundle from the ones to make $10 + 5/10$. Subtracting $6/10$ from $15/10$ gives us $9/10$. So, $2.5-1.6 = \boxed{0.9}$. Show more…
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