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 number, which can also be a decimal.

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How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, you can perform the division as you would with whole numbers, aligning the decimal point in the quotient.

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What is the result of 1.08 ÷ 4?

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0.27

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

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Each friend pays $1.53.

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What is the estimated cost of one ticket if 13 tickets cost $96.85?

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The best estimate for the cost of one ticket is $10.

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How do you convert a division problem with decimals into a simpler form?

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You can multiply both the dividend and the divisor by 10, 100, or 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.

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What division problem does Terrance model with base-ten blocks if he divides 6.84 by 4?

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Terrance models the division problem 6.84 ÷ 4.

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What is the result of 25.2 ÷ 4?

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6.3

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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.

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How can you check your work after dividing decimals?

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

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