Dividing Decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals is the process of dividing numbers that have decimal points, which involves adjusting the numbers to make the division easier.

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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, you can perform the division as you would with whole numbers, keeping the decimal point in the same position in the answer.

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What is the result of 0.48 ÷ 0.4?

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1.2

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What is the result of 1.8 ÷ 0.6?

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3

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What is the result of 118.5 ÷ 5?

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23.7

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What is the result of 11.4 ÷ 19?

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0.6

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What is the result of 124.2 ÷ 9?

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13.8

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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 number being divided) 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.