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 then move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places. Perform the division as with whole numbers.

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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, simply divide as you would with whole numbers, ensuring to place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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What is the result of 118.5 ÷ 5?

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The result is 23.7.

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How do you divide 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, placing the decimal point in the quotient accordingly.

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What is 0.15 ÷ 0.3?

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The result is 0.5.

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What is the significance of the decimal point in division?

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The decimal point indicates the value of the number. When dividing, the position of the decimal point in the quotient is determined by the decimal points in the dividend and divisor.

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What is 11.4 ÷ 19?

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The result is 0.6.

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How do you handle division when the divisor is a decimal?

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When the divisor is a decimal, convert it 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 before performing the division.

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What is 36.8 ÷ 0.2?

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The result is 184.

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What is the method to check the result of a decimal division?

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To check the result, multiply the quotient by the divisor. If the product equals the dividend, the division is correct.