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, allowing us to find how many times one number fits into another, including fractions of a whole.

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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, and then divide as usual.

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What is the result of 4.236 ÷ 3?

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1.412

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What is the result of 24.52 ÷ 2?

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12.26

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What is the result of 5.68 ÷ 4?

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1.42

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How do you divide a decimal by another decimal?

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To divide a decimal by another decimal, move the decimal points in both numbers to the right until the divisor (the number you are dividing by) is a whole number, then divide as usual.

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What is the result of 1.4 ÷ 0.7?

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2

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What is the length of each piece if a tree 28.8 feet tall is cut into 6 equal pieces?

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4.8 feet

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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Identify the dividend (the number being divided) and the divisor (the number you are dividing by).

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What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting the number to a nearby value that is simpler and easier to work with, often to a certain number of decimal places.