Division decimals with models

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It is one of the four basic operations in mathematics.

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What does it mean to divide decimals?

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Dividing decimals means finding how many times a decimal number can fit into another number.

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How do you represent division with models?

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You can use visual models like arrays, number lines, or area models to represent division.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over 1 and multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point.

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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.

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How do you move the decimal point in division?

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You move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it becomes a whole number, and you do the same with the dividend.

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What is the quotient?

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The quotient is the result of division, the number you get when you divide one number by another.

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Can you give an example of dividing decimals?

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Example: 4.5 ÷ 1.5 = 3. You can use models to show how 4.5 can be divided into 1.5 parts.

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when the numbers do not divide evenly.

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