Decimal Division

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What is decimal division?

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Decimal division is the process of dividing numbers that contain decimal points, which involves moving the decimal point in the divisor and dividend to simplify the calculation.

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to move the decimal place to the right in both the divisor and the dividend until the divisor is a whole number.

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How do you divide 3.6 by 0.6?

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To divide 3.6 by 0.6, move the decimal point one place to the right in both numbers, making it 36 ÷ 6, which equals 6.

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What is the result of 0.51 divided by 3?

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0.51 divided by 3 equals 0.17.

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What is the result of 0.51 divided by 30?

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0.51 divided by 30 equals 0.017.

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How do you solve 68.7 divided by 0.01?

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To solve 68.7 divided by 0.01, move the decimal point two places to the right, making it 6870.

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What does it mean to 'bring down' a number in division?

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'Bringing down' a number means to take the next digit from the dividend and place it next to the current remainder to continue the division process.

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What is the importance of aligning decimal points in division?

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Aligning decimal points ensures that the values are accurately represented, which is crucial for obtaining the correct quotient.

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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 both the divisor and dividend, leading to incorrect results.

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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 back to the original dividend.