Decimals as Remainders

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten. It uses a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you convert a remainder into a decimal?

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To convert a remainder into a decimal, divide the remainder by the divisor and add the result to the whole number part of the division.

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What does the division symbol (÷) represent?

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The division symbol (÷) represents the operation of dividing one number by another.

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The result is 31.2.

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The result is 69.37.

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The result is 5.90.

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The result is 450.5.

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The result is 13.85.

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when one number does not divide evenly into another.

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How do you express a division problem with a decimal?

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You can express a division problem with a decimal by performing the division and writing the result with a decimal point.