Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers

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What is dividing decimals by whole numbers?

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Dividing decimals by whole numbers involves finding how many times a whole number can fit into a decimal number.

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How do you set up a division problem with a decimal?

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Align the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) and perform the division as you would with whole numbers.

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What is the result of 45.6 ÷ 3?

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15.2

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What is the result of 13.23 ÷ 7?

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1.89

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What is the result of 7.025 ÷ 5?

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1.405

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What is the result of 1.875 ÷ 5?

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.375

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What is the result of 28.24 ÷ 4?

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7.06

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What does the term 'dividend' mean?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem.

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What does the term 'divisor' mean?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

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What is the term for the result of a division problem?

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The result of a division problem is called the quotient.