Subtract the decimals by aligning the decimal points. Subtract hundredths from hundredths, tenths from tenths.

• 0.88 − 0.73
• 8 hundredths − 3 hundredths = 5 hundredths
• 8 tenths − 7 tenths = 1 tenth
• 0.88 − 0.73 = 0.15
• Check: 0.15 + 0.73 = 0.88 ✓

Final Answer: 0.15