Dividing Decimals

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What is the process of dividing decimals?

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To divide decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point, convert the divisor to a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right, and move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places. Then perform the division as with whole numbers.

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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, write the dividend as the numerator and the divisor as the denominator, then simplify if necessary.

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

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When dividing a decimal by a whole number, the decimal point in the result is placed according to the position of the decimal point in the dividend.

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What is the result of dividing a decimal by another decimal?

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To divide a decimal by another decimal, convert both numbers to whole numbers by moving the decimal points to the right, then divide as you would with whole numbers.

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What is the importance of estimating the result before performing decimal division?

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Estimating the result helps to check the reasonableness of the final answer and can guide the calculation process.

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How do you handle division by a decimal less than 1?

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When dividing by a decimal less than 1, the result will be larger than the dividend. Convert the divisor to a whole number and adjust the dividend accordingly.

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What is the quotient of 2.943 ÷ 2.7?

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The quotient of 2.943 ÷ 2.7 is 1.09.

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What is the quotient of 28.24 ÷ 4?

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The quotient of 28.24 ÷ 4 is 7.06.

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What is the quotient of 92.37 ÷ 0.5?

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The quotient of 92.37 ÷ 0.5 is 184.74.

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What is the quotient of 1.08 ÷ 4?

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The quotient of 1.08 ÷ 4 is 0.27.