Dividing Decimals

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What is the result of dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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When you divide a decimal by a whole number, you shift the decimal point to the left based on the divisor's place value.

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How do you divide a decimal by another decimal?

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To divide a decimal by another decimal, you can multiply both the dividend and the divisor by 10 for each decimal place in the divisor until the divisor is a whole number.

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What is the quotient of 2.8 ÷ 4?

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0.7

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What is the quotient of 1.8 ÷ 6?

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0.3

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What is the quotient of 0.15 ÷ 3?

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0.05

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What is the quotient of 1.8 ÷ 2?

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0.9

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What is the quotient of 1.8 ÷ 0.6?

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3

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What is the importance of place value when dividing decimals?

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Place value is crucial when dividing decimals as it determines the position of the decimal point in the quotient.

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How can you check your division of decimals?

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You can check your division by multiplying the quotient by the divisor to see if you get back the original dividend.

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What is a common mistake when dividing decimals?

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A common mistake is misplacing the decimal point in the quotient.