Divide Decimals by Whole Numbers

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What is division?

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Division is the process of finding out how many times one number is contained within another. It is one of the four basic operations in arithmetic.

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What does it mean to divide a decimal by a whole number?

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Dividing a decimal by a whole number involves determining how many times the whole number fits into the decimal value.

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How do you set up a division problem with a decimal?

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To set up a division problem with a decimal, align the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) and perform the division as you would with whole numbers.

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What is a dividend?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem.

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What is a divisor?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.