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 number (the divisor) fits into another number (the dividend), including the decimal places.

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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 to the right until it becomes a whole number. Then, divide as you would with whole numbers and place the decimal point in the quotient.

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What is the result of 25.44 ÷ 0.06?

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424

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What is the result of 1.44 ÷ 0.4?

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3.6

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What is the result of 2.8 ÷ 4?

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0.7

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If Hank has 7.8 pounds of trail mix and makes bags of 0.6 pounds, how many bags can he make?

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13 bags

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to make the divisor (the number you are dividing by) a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right.

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What happens to the dividend when you move the decimal point in the divisor?

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You must also move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places to keep the value equivalent.

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What is a common mistake when dividing decimals?

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A common mistake is forgetting to move the decimal point in both the divisor and the dividend, which can lead to incorrect answers.

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How can you check your answer after dividing decimals?

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You can check your answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor. If the product equals the dividend, your answer is correct.