Decimal Division

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What is decimal division?

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Decimal division is the process of dividing numbers that have decimal points, allowing us to find how many times one number fits into another, including fractions of a whole.

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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 do the same with the divisor if necessary. Then perform the division as usual.

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What is the result of 3.6 ÷ 0.6?

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6

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How do you split a total bill evenly among friends?

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To split a total bill evenly, divide the total amount by the number of people sharing the bill.

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What is the cost per person if the total bill is $102 for 8 friends?

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$12.75

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What is the result of 6.55 ÷ 5?

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1.31

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How do you divide a decimal by another decimal?

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To divide a decimal by another decimal, first convert the divisor (the number you are dividing by) into a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right. Move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places, then divide as usual.

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What is the result of 20.4 ÷ 3?

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6.8

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What is the result of 99.5 ÷ 10?

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9.95

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to make the divisor a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right.