Subtract the decimals by aligning the decimal points. Regroup where needed.
• 25.32 − 5.39
• 2 hundredths − 9 hundredths: not enough, regroup 1 tenth into 10 hundredths
• 25 ones 3 tenths 2 hundredths = 25 ones 2 tenths 12 hundredths
• 12 hundredths − 9 hundredths = 3 hundredths
• 2 tenths − 3 tenths: not enough, regroup 1 one into 10 tenths
• 25 ones 2 tenths = 24 ones 12 tenths
• 12 tenths − 3 tenths = 9 tenths
• 24 ones − 5 ones = 19 ones
• 25.32 − 5.39 = 19.93
• Check: 19.93 + 5.39 = 25.32 ✓
Final Answer: 19.93