Divide Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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How do you subtract decimals?

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To subtract decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and subtract as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the answer directly below the other decimal points.

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What is the result of 15.76 - 8.67?

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The result is 7.09.

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What is the result of 102.45 - 34.58?

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The result is 67.87.

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How do you add decimals?

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To add decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and add as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the answer directly below the other decimal points.

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What is the result of 3.4 + 7.2 + 8.18?

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The result is 18.78.

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What is multiplication of decimals?

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Multiplication of decimals involves multiplying the numbers as if they were whole numbers and then placing the decimal point in the product based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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What is the result of 29.8 x 1.7?

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The result is 50.66.

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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 the dividend and divisor correctly.

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How do you divide decimals?

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To divide decimals, move the decimal point in the divisor to make it a whole number, and move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places. Then divide as usual.