Dividing Decimals: Check - in

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals involves splitting a decimal number into equal parts. It is 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, move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) to the right until it becomes a whole number. Then divide as usual and place the decimal point in the quotient.

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What is the first step in dividing 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. You must do the same with the dividend.

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Example: 1.44 ÷ 0.04. What is the first step?

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Move the decimal in 0.04 two places to the right to make it 4. Move the decimal in 1.44 two places to the right to make it 144.

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What is the result of 1.44 ÷ 0.04?

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The result is 36.

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How do you check your answer when dividing decimals?

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To check your answer, multiply the quotient (the answer) by the divisor. If the product equals the dividend, your answer is correct.

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Example: Check the answer for 1.44 ÷ 0.04. What do you do?

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Multiply 36 (the answer) by 0.04. If you get 1.44, your answer is correct.

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What is the result of 36.8 ÷ 0.2?

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The result is 184.

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

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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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Example: 36.8 ÷ 0.2. What is the first step?

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Move the decimal in 0.2 one place to the right to make it 2. Move the decimal in 36.8 one place to the right to make it 368.