Divide Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole, using a point (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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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 dividing 3.15 by 0.45?

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7

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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 its place value (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify if possible.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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0.25

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If Mia pays $3.15 for pencils costing $0.45 each, how many pencils does she buy?

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7 red pencils

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What is the process to divide two decimals?

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1. Align the numbers. 2. Move the decimal point in the divisor (the number you are dividing by) to the right until it is a whole number. 3. Move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places. 4. Divide as usual.

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What is 2.76 divided by 0.46?

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6 hours

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How do you multiply decimals?

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To multiply decimals, multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in both numbers and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is the product of 8.72 and 5.6?

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48.832