45.6 - 72.3 =

I USED CALCULATOR GOT 26.70 PUT THATS USING CALCULATOR WHY IS THAT TRUE?
45.6
- 73.3

HOW CAN YOU SUBTRACT THIS? I DON'T UNDERSTAND

1 answer

If you look at your calculator answer carefully it will show

-26.7

Think of it this way:

Suppose you have $45.60 in your bank account and you write a cheque for $72.30.

Assuming your bank allows you to overdraw, what will be your balance, (before they add a penalty fee for being overdrawn) ?