Dividing Decimals by Decimals

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Define 'dividing decimals'.

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Dividing decimals involves finding how many times one decimal number is contained within another.

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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Align the decimal points and convert the divisor to a whole number by multiplying both the divisor and dividend by 10 as needed.

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How do you handle the decimal point in the quotient?

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Place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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What is the rule for dividing by a decimal?

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To divide by a decimal, convert the divisor to a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right, and do the same with the dividend.

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