Dividing Decimals

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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 attention to the decimal point.

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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 perform the division as you would with whole numbers, and place the decimal point in the quotient directly above where it is in the dividend.

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What is the result of 1.8 ÷ 0.2?

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9

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How do you find the amount of cornmeal in each pan if 88.55 ounces are used for 11 pans?

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Divide 88.55 by 11 to find the amount of cornmeal per pan, which is 8.05 ounces.

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What is the length of each piece of pipe if 21.48 meters is cut into 3 equal pieces?

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Each piece of pipe is 7.16 meters long.

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What is 45.6 ÷ 3?

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15.2

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If 14 boxes of candles are sold for $91.00, what is the cost of 1 candle?

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The cost of 1 candle is $1.30.

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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.

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

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

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What is a common mistake when dividing decimals?

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A common mistake is forgetting to move the decimal point in both the divisor and the dividend.