Find the exact difference.

0.78 – 0.52 =
(1 point)
Responses

0.16
0.16

0.26
0.26

0.24
0.24

0.14
0.14
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0.26

To find the exact difference between 0.78 and 0.52, you simply subtract the two numbers.

0.78 - 0.52 = 0.26

Therefore, the correct answer is 0.26.

To find the exact difference between 0.78 and 0.52, you need to subtract 0.52 from 0.78.

Here's how you do it:

Step 1: Align the decimal points of both numbers.

0.78
- 0.52

Step 2: Start with the rightmost digit (the hundredths place) and subtract it.

8 - 2 = 6

Step 3: Move to the next digit (the tenths place) and subtract it.

7 - 5 = 2

Step 4: Write down the results of the subtraction in their respective places.

0.78 - 0.52 = 0.26

Therefore, the exact difference between 0.78 and 0.52 is 0.26.