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 understanding place value and how to manipulate the decimal point in the quotient.

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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 simply divide as you would with whole numbers, and place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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Calculate: 1.44 ÷ 0.4

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3.6

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Calculate: 36.8 ÷ 2

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18.4

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Calculate: 1.08 ÷ 4

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0.27

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Calculate: 3.69 ÷ 3

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1.23

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Calculate: 1.8 ÷ 0.6

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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, and then move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) the same number of places.

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What happens to the decimal point in the quotient when dividing decimals?

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The decimal point in the quotient is placed directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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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 the same number of places.