Dividing Decimals by Decimals

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What is the process for dividing decimals by decimals?

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To divide decimals by decimals, first move the decimal point in the divisor (the number you are dividing by) to the right until it becomes a whole number. Then, move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) the same number of places to the right. Finally, divide as you would with whole numbers and place the decimal point in the quotient (the result) directly above where it appears in the dividend.

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How do you divide 14.28 by 4.2?

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To divide 14.28 by 4.2, move the decimal in 4.2 one place to the right to make it 42. Move the decimal in 14.28 one place to the right to make it 142.8. Now divide 142.8 by 42 to get 3.4.

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What is the result of dividing 19.32 by 2.3?

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The result of dividing 19.32 by 2.3 is 8.4.

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When dividing 19.5 by 0.31, what should you do first?

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You should move the decimal point in 0.31 two places to the right to make it 31. Then, move the decimal in 19.5 the same number of places to the right, making it 1950.

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What is 0.15 divided by 3?

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0.15 divided by 3 equals 0.05.

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If a piece of wood is 33.6 feet long and you want to cut it into sections of 4.2 feet, how many sections can you cut?

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You can cut 33.6 feet by 4.2 feet, which equals 8 sections.

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What is the importance of moving the decimal point when dividing decimals?

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Moving the decimal point is crucial because it allows you to convert the divisor into a whole number, making the division process simpler and more straightforward.

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What is the quotient of 0.75 divided by 0.25?

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The quotient of 0.75 divided by 0.25 is 3.

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How do you convert a decimal division problem into a whole number division problem?

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To convert a decimal division problem into a whole number division problem, move the decimal point in both the divisor and the dividend the same number of places to the right until the divisor is a whole number.

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What is the result of dividing 5.6 by 0.7?

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The result of dividing 5.6 by 0.7 is 8.