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 how to handle the decimal places in both the dividend and the divisor.

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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 can perform the division as you would with whole numbers, keeping the decimal point in the same position in the quotient.

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What is the result of 124.2 ÷ 9?

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13.8

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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 to a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right, then move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places, and perform the division.

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What is 0.15 ÷ 0.3?

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0.5

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What is the process to divide 1.08 by 4?

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Divide 1.08 by 4 by treating it as a whole number division, which results in 0.27.

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What is 25.2 ÷ 4?

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6.3

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What is the rule for placing the decimal point in the quotient?

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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 1.8 ÷ 0.6?

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3

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to align the decimal points and determine how many places to move the decimal in the divisor.