Dividing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates 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 as many places as needed to make it a whole number, then divide as usual.

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Calculate: 1.08 ÷ 4

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0.27

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What is the result of 25.2 ÷ 4?

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6.3

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If a track is 28.68 feet wide for 6 lanes and 28.98 feet wide for 7 lanes, how much wider is each lane in the 6-lane track than in the 7-lane track?

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0.64 feet

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What is the price of each packet if a scientist spent $37.95 on 23 packets?

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$1.65

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Calculate: 0.81 ÷ 3

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0.27

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to align the decimal point in the dividend and the divisor.

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What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting its value to make it simpler while keeping it close to the original value.

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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).