Dividing Decimals by Decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals involves splitting a decimal number into equal parts, similar to dividing whole numbers, but requires careful placement of the decimal point in the answer.

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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, and place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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What is the first step in dividing decimals by decimals?

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The first step is to make the divisor (the number you are dividing by) a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right, and then move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) the same number of places.

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Divide 96 by 0.04.

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2400

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What is 6 divided by 2.4?

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2.5

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Divide 14.28 by 4.2.

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3.4

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What is 5.4 divided by 0.9?

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6

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Divide 19.32 by 2.3.

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8.4

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What is the rule for placing the decimal point in the quotient?

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The decimal point in the quotient is placed directly above the decimal point in the dividend after adjusting for the divisor.

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How can you check your division of decimals?

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You can check your division by multiplying the quotient by the divisor; if the product equals the dividend, your division is correct.