Divide 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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CCSS.2.MD.B.6

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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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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is the result of 1.5 ÷ 3?

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0.5

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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How do you divide two decimals?

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To divide two decimals, first convert them to whole numbers by moving the decimal points to the right. Then divide as you would with whole numbers and place the decimal point in the quotient.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is 0.75 ÷ 0.25?

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3

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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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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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4

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What is the quotient of 5.6 ÷ 0.7?

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8

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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How do you check your division of decimals?

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You can check your division by multiplying the quotient by the divisor. If the result equals the dividend, your division is correct.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is 0.9 ÷ 0.3?

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3

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to determine how many decimal places are in the divisor (the number you are dividing by). If the divisor is a decimal, move the decimal point to the right until it becomes a whole number.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3