What should you do if a place value is missing a number?

remove the last digits in the number that has the additional place value
add a zero
subtract without it
nothing

If a place value is missing a number, you should add a zero in that place value.

What is −18.1−5 ?

The result of −18.1 − 5 is -23.1.

What is −189.987−30.87?

The result of −189.987 − 30.87 is -220.857.

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Apologies for the mistake. The correct calculation for −189.987 − 30.87 is -220.857.