Dividing Decimals

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What is the process of dividing decimals called?

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Dividing decimals is the process of dividing a number that has a decimal point by another decimal number.

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How do you convert a decimal division problem into a fraction?

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To convert a decimal division problem into a fraction, you can express both decimals as fractions and then divide the numerators.

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What is the average monthly rainfall if a town received 44.52 inches of rain in 12 months?

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The average monthly rainfall is calculated by dividing the total rainfall by the number of months: 44.52 inches ÷ 12 months = 3.71 inches.

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If a banner measuring 29.44 feet is divided into 32 equal sections, how do you find the length of each section?

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To find the length of each section, divide the total length of the banner by the number of sections: 29.44 feet ÷ 32 = 0.92 feet.

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What is 0.15 divided by 0.3?

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0.15 ÷ 0.3 = 0.5.

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How do you share the cost of an item among friends?

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To share the cost of an item among friends, divide the total cost by the number of people sharing it.

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If a bag of oranges costs $7.65 and is shared by 5 people, how much does each person pay?

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Each person pays $1.53, calculated by dividing $7.65 by 5.

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What is the result of dividing 45.6 by 3?

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45.6 ÷ 3 = 15.2.

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What is the importance of aligning decimal points when dividing decimals?

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Aligning decimal points ensures that the division is performed accurately, maintaining the correct place value.

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What is a common mistake when dividing decimals?

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A common mistake is forgetting to move the decimal point in the quotient after adjusting the divisor.