Decimal Division

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What is decimal division?

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Decimal division is the process of dividing numbers that include decimal points, allowing us to find how many times one number fits into another, including fractions of a whole.

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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, and then divide as usual.

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What is the result of 456 ÷ 5?

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91.2

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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 834 ÷ 4?

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208.5

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What is 20.4 ÷ 3?

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6.8

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What is 99.5 ÷ 10?

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9.95

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What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting the number to a nearby value that is simpler, often to a certain number of decimal places.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number).

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What is the importance of decimal places in division?

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Decimal places indicate the precision of the number. In division, they help determine how accurate the result should be.