Dividing with Decimals

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What is dividing with decimals?

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Dividing with decimals involves splitting a number (the dividend) by another number (the divisor) that may also have decimal points.

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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 to the right until it becomes a whole number, and then divide as usual.

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What is the result of 6.55 ÷ 5?

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1.31

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What is the result of 35.5 ÷ 10?

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3.55

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What is the result of 4.9 ÷ 14?

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0.35

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What is the result of 4.236 ÷ 3?

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1.412

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What is the result of 360 ÷ 0.04?

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9000

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What does it mean to move the decimal point to the right?

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Moving the decimal point to the right increases the value of the number, making it larger.

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What does it mean to move the decimal point to the left?

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Moving the decimal point to the left decreases the value of the number, making it smaller.

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How do you handle decimals when dividing?

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Align the decimal points and perform the division as if they were whole numbers, then place the decimal in the quotient.