Subtract the decimals by aligning the decimal points.<br><br>
&bull; 2.52 − 1.12<br>
&bull; 2 hundredths − 2 hundredths = 0 hundredths<br>
&bull; 5 tenths − 1 tenth = 4 tenths<br>
&bull; 2 ones − 1 one = 1 one<br>
&bull; 2.52 − 1.12 = 1.40 = 1.4<br>
&bull; Check: 1.4 + 1.12 = 2.52 ✓<br><br>
Final Answer: 1.4