Dividing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal that represents 5/10.

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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. Then divide as usual and place the decimal point in the quotient.

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What is the process of dividing decimals?

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1. Align the numbers. 2. Move the decimal point in the divisor (the number you are dividing by) to the right to make it a whole number. 3. Move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places. 4. Divide as usual.

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The result is 15.

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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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The value is 75.

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The result is 0.12.

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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 by the divisor. If the product equals the dividend, your division is correct.

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The result is 9.12.

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What is the relationship between division and multiplication of decimals?

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Division is the inverse operation of multiplication. If you divide a number by a decimal, you can multiply the result by that decimal to get back to the original number.