A decimal number consists of a whole number and a fractional part. Decimal numbers fall between integers and represent values that are not whole numbers.

The dot present between the whole number is called the decimal point.

Explanation: In this image, 587.234. Here, we take 587.234 as a decimal number, consisting of 587 and 234 separated by a point called a decimal point.

When subtracting decimal numbers, simply find the difference between the greater and the smaller decimal number.

Explanation: In this image, we are subtracting 325.35 from 436.59 to get the result 111.24.