Subtract the decimals by aligning the decimal points. Regroup where needed.

• 6.59 − 4.48
• 9 hundredths − 8 hundredths = 1 hundredth
• 5 tenths − 4 tenths = 1 tenth
• 6 ones − 4 ones = 2 ones
• 6.59 − 4.48 = 2.11
• Check: 2.11 + 4.48 = 6.59 ✓

Final Answer: 2.11