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 convert a decimal division problem into a fraction?

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To convert a decimal division problem into a fraction, you can express the decimal as a fraction (e.g., 0.7 = 7/10) and then divide the fractions.

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step in dividing decimals is to make the divisor (the number you are dividing by) a whole number by multiplying both the divisor and the dividend (the number being divided) by the same power of 10.

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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 simply perform the division as you would with whole numbers, ensuring to place the decimal point in the correct position in the quotient.

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What is the result of 4.2 divided by 0.7?

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The result of 4.2 divided by 0.7 is 6.

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What is the result of 56 divided by 8?

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The result of 56 divided by 8 is 7.

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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, you can multiply both the divisor and the dividend by the same power of 10 to eliminate the decimal, then perform the division.

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What is the result of 5.6 divided by 0.16?

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The result of 5.6 divided by 0.16 is 35.

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What is the result of 21 divided by 7?

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The result of 21 divided by 7 is 3.

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What is the result of 81 divided by 9?

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The result of 81 divided by 9 is 9.