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Subtract Fractions & Decimals Quick Check
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What should you do if a place value is missing a number?(1 point)
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Add a zero.
Add a zero.
Subtract without it.
Subtract without it.
Remove the last digit(s) in the number that has the additional place values.
Remove the last digit(s) in the number that has the additional place values.
Nothing.
3 of 53 of 5 Items
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What should you do if a place value is missing a number?(1 point)
Responses
Add a zero.
Add a zero.
Subtract without it.
Subtract without it.
Remove the last digit(s) in the number that has the additional place values.
Remove the last digit(s) in the number that has the additional place values.
Nothing.
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GPT-4o mini
The correct response is **"Add a zero."**
When dealing with missing place values in subtraction involving fractions or decimals, you should add a zero to the number with fewer digits to ensure that both numbers align correctly for subtraction. This helps maintain the proper place value and makes the subtraction easier and more accurate.
When dealing with missing place values in subtraction involving fractions or decimals, you should add a zero to the number with fewer digits to ensure that both numbers align correctly for subtraction. This helps maintain the proper place value and makes the subtraction easier and more accurate.