Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers

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

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, align the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) and perform the division as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the quotient (the result) directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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How do you handle the decimal point when dividing decimals?

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The decimal point in the quotient is placed directly above the decimal point in the dividend. If the dividend has no decimal point, it is treated as if it has one at the end.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is 7.025 ÷ 5?

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1.405

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is 1.875 ÷ 5?

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0.375

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is 45.6 ÷ 3?

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15.2

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is 58.72 ÷ 8?

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7.34

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is 234.9 ÷ 9?

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26.1

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the importance of estimating the result before dividing decimals?

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Estimating helps to check if the final answer is reasonable and can guide the division process.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What should you do if the division does not come out evenly?

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If the division does not come out evenly, you can round the answer to a desired number of decimal places or express it as a fraction.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is the relationship between division and multiplication in the context of decimals?

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Division is the inverse operation of multiplication. If a ÷ b = c, then b × c = a.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7