Decimal Division

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What is decimal division?

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Decimal division is the process of dividing numbers that have decimal points. It involves determining how many times one decimal number can fit into another.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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How do you divide decimals?

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To divide decimals, you can move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it becomes a whole number, and then move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places to the right. Then, divide as you would with whole numbers.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is 1.44 ÷ 0.4?

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3.6

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is 0.35 ÷ 0.7?

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0.5

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is 0.15 ÷ 3?

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0.05

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is 25.44 ÷ 0.06?

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424

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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Do you need to move the decimal before dividing?

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Yes

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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Identify the divisor and move its decimal point to the right to make it a whole number.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What happens to the dividend when you move the decimal in the divisor?

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You must move the decimal in the dividend the same number of places to the right.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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

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The result will be a decimal less than 1.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2B