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. It involves moving the decimal point to make the divisor a whole number.

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

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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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If 12 friends share a cost of $83.40 equally, how much does each person pay?

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If Ava sold 6 bracelets for a total of $59.70, how much did she charge for each bracelet?

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