Divide Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole, using a point (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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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 2.76 divided by 0.46?

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The result is 6.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify if possible.

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What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting its value to make it simpler while keeping it close to the original value, usually to a certain number of decimal places.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/2 is 0.5.

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How do you multiply decimals?

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To multiply decimals, multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in both numbers and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is 0.45 multiplied by 10?

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0.45 multiplied by 10 is 4.5.

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What is the importance of the decimal point in division?

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The decimal point indicates the value of the digits in a decimal number, and its placement affects the outcome of division.

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How do you check your division of decimals?

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You can check your division by multiplying the quotient (result) by the divisor (the number you divided by) to see if you get the original dividend.