Dividing Decimals by Decimals

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What is the process of dividing decimals by decimals?

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To divide decimals by decimals, you can eliminate the decimals by multiplying both the dividend and the divisor by a power of 10 that makes the divisor a whole number, then perform the division as you would with whole numbers.

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How do you convert a decimal division problem into a whole number division problem?

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You convert a decimal division problem into a whole number division problem by multiplying both the numerator (dividend) and the denominator (divisor) by the same power of 10 to eliminate the decimals.

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What is the quotient of 1.68 divided by 0.8?

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The quotient of 1.68 divided by 0.8 is 2.1.

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What is the result of dividing 5.4 by 0.9?

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The result of dividing 5.4 by 0.9 is 6.

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How do you divide a whole number by a decimal?

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To divide a whole number by a decimal, you can convert the decimal to a whole number by multiplying it by a power of 10, and then divide the whole number by the new whole number.

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What is 96 divided by 0.04?

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96 divided by 0.04 equals 2400.

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What is the result of dividing 6 by 2.4?

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The result of dividing 6 by 2.4 is 2.5.

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Which of the following does NOT have the same quotient as 6.4 ÷ 0.08?

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64,000 ÷ 8,000 does NOT have the same quotient as 6.4 ÷ 0.08.

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What is the importance of understanding decimal division in real-life applications?

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Understanding decimal division is important in real-life applications such as calculating prices, measurements, and conversions where decimals are commonly used.

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What is a common mistake when dividing decimals?

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A common mistake when dividing decimals is forgetting to adjust the decimal point in the quotient after performing the division.