Dividing Decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals is the process of dividing a number that has a decimal point by another number, which can also be a decimal.

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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, you can simply divide as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the quotient directly above where it is in the dividend.

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What is the divisor in a division problem?

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The divisor is the number you are dividing by.

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What is the dividend in a division problem?

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The dividend is the number you are dividing.

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

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The quotient is the result of the division.

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How do you convert a decimal division problem into a fraction?

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You can convert a decimal division problem into a fraction by writing the decimal as the numerator and the divisor as the denominator.

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Example: 65.28 ÷ 1.2 = ?

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54.4

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Example: 2.943 ÷ 2.7 = ?

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1.09

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Example: 8.32 pounds of jelly beans divided into 8 jars = ?

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1.04 pounds per jar.

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What is the best way to compare prices when buying in bulk?

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Calculate the price per unit (e.g., per box) to determine which option is the best buy.