Dividing Decimals Practice

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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 you would with whole numbers and place the decimal point in the quotient (the answer) directly above where it was in the dividend.

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Calculate 5.75 ÷ 0.25

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23

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What is 63.2 divided by 5?

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12.64

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How do you find the average usage of water over several days?

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To find the average, divide the total amount used by the number of days. For example, if Kim used 43.68 liters over 12 days, the average is 43.68 ÷ 12 = 3.64 liters per day.

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Calculate 45.6 ÷ 3

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15.2

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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. Do the same with the dividend.

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What does the term 'dividend' mean?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem.

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What does the term 'divisor' mean?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

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What is the result of dividing a decimal by a decimal?

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To divide a decimal by a decimal, first convert the divisor to a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right. Then move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places to the right and divide as usual.