How to Subtract Money with Cents?
1. Martin had $4.95 at first. He bought a packet of gummies for $2.00. How much money had he left?
Step 1: Subtract the dollars.
$4 − $2 = $2
Step 2: Add the cents to the answer in Step 1.
$2 + 95¢ = $2.95
He had $2.95 left.
$4 − $2 = $2
Step 2: Add the cents to the answer in Step 1.
$2 + 95¢ = $2.95
He had $2.95 left.
2. A T-shirt costs $12.55. A bandana costs $5.15 less. How much does the bandana cost?
Step 1: Subtract the cents.
55¢ − 15¢ = 40¢
Step 2: Subtract the dollars.
$12 − $5 = $7
Step 3: Add 40¢ to $7.
$7 + 40¢ = $7.40
The bandana costs $7.40.
55¢ − 15¢ = 40¢
Step 2: Subtract the dollars.
$12 − $5 = $7
Step 3: Add 40¢ to $7.
$7 + 40¢ = $7.40
The bandana costs $7.40.
3. $8.35 − $3.75 = ?
Step 1: Regroup $8.35.
$8.35 = $7 + 135¢
Step 2: Subtract the cents.
Step 3: Subtract the dollars.
So, $8.35 − $3.75 = $4.60
$8.35 = $7 + 135¢
Step 2: Subtract the cents.
Step 3: Subtract the dollars.
So, $8.35 − $3.75 = $4.60