Decimal Division

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What is decimal division?

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Decimal division is the process of dividing numbers that have decimal points. It involves determining how many times one decimal number can fit into another.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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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, placing the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is the result of 9.3 ÷ 0.31?

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30

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the result of 6.51 ÷ 6.2?

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1.05

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the result of 3.24 ÷ 0.48?

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6.75

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is an equivalent expression to 0.85 ÷ 0.5?

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8.5 ÷ 5

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the result of 3.6 ÷ 0.6?

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6

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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How do you convert a division problem with decimals into a simpler form?

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You can multiply both the dividend and the divisor by the same power of 10 to eliminate the decimals.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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Align the numbers by moving the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it becomes a whole number.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is the importance of 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 to ensure the correct value.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2