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 careful placement of the decimal point in the answer.

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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 you would with whole numbers.

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Calculate 0.6 ÷ 5

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0.12

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What is the result of dividing a decimal by another decimal?

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To divide a decimal by another decimal, you can convert both decimals to whole numbers by moving the decimal point to the right. Then divide as you would with whole numbers.

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Calculate 5.75 ÷ 0.25

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23

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to identify the dividend (the number being divided) and the divisor (the number you are dividing by).

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Calculate 1.08 ÷ 4

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0.27

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What happens to the decimal point in the quotient when dividing by a decimal?

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The decimal point in the quotient is placed directly above the decimal point in the dividend, after performing the division.

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Calculate 7.8 ÷ 0.03

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260

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division of decimals?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If you multiply the quotient by the divisor, you should get back the dividend.