Dividing Decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals involves splitting a decimal number into equal parts. It is similar to dividing whole numbers but requires attention to the decimal point.

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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 3.69 ÷ 3?

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1.23

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How do you divide a decimal by another decimal?

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To divide a decimal by another decimal, first convert the divisor (the number you are dividing by) into a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right. Move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places, then divide.

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What is 0.732 ÷ 0.06?

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12.2

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What is the result of 4 ÷ 9?

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0.4444444... (repeating decimal)

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number).

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What is 1.875 ÷ 5?

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.375

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How do you handle remainders when dividing decimals?

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When dividing decimals, if there is a remainder, you can add a zero to the dividend and continue dividing until you reach a desired level of precision.

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What is 1.08 ÷ 4?

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0.27