Dividing with Decimals

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What is dividing with decimals?

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Dividing with decimals involves splitting a number (the dividend) by another number (the divisor) that may also be a decimal. It helps in finding how many times the divisor fits into the dividend.

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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, align the decimal point in the dividend and perform the division as you would with whole numbers.

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What is the result of 6.55 ÷ 5?

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1.31

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How do you find out how many items can be made with a given amount of material?

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To find out how many items can be made, divide the total amount of material by the amount needed for one item.

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If Mrs. Linda has 17.16 cups of brownie mix and each brownie uses 0.33 cups, how many brownies can she make?

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52

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What is 35.5 ÷ 10?

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3.55

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How do you divide a whole number by a decimal?

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To divide a whole number by a decimal, you can multiply both the dividend and the divisor by 10, 100, etc., to eliminate the decimal, then divide.

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What is the result of 360 ÷ 0.04?

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9000

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What is 4.236 ÷ 3?

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1.412

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What is the importance of placing the decimal point correctly in division?

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Placing the decimal point correctly ensures that the value of the quotient is accurate and reflects the correct size of the number.