Dividing Decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals involves splitting a decimal number into equal parts, which can be done by moving the decimal point to the right in both the dividend and the divisor to make the division easier.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

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Calculate: 1.08 ÷ 4

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0.27

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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Calculate: 3.69 ÷ 3

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1.23

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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Calculate: 4.34 ÷ 0.2

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21.7

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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Calculate: 28.24 ÷ 4

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7.06

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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Calculate: 2.943 ÷ 2.7

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1.09

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to make the divisor a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right, and doing the same with the dividend.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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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 dividend?

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A dividend is the number that is being divided in a division operation.

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