Subtract the decimals by aligning the decimal points. Write 2.6 as 2.60 so the hundredths places align.<br><br>
&bull; 2.6 − 0.25 = 2.60 − 0.25<br>
&bull; 0 hundredths − 5 hundredths: not enough, regroup 1 tenth into 10 hundredths<br>
&bull; 2 ones 6 tenths 0 hundredths = 2 ones 5 tenths 10 hundredths<br>
&bull; 10 hundredths − 5 hundredths = 5 hundredths<br>
&bull; 5 tenths − 2 tenths = 3 tenths<br>
&bull; 2 ones − 0 ones = 2 ones<br>
&bull; 2.60 − 0.25 = 2.35<br>
&bull; Check: 2.35 + 0.25 = 2.60 = 2.6 ✓<br><br>
Final Answer: 2.35