5th Grade Decimal Division

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What is decimal division?

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Decimal division is the process of dividing numbers that contain decimals. It involves moving the decimal point in the divisor and dividend to make the division easier.

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

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To convert a decimal division problem into a fraction, you can express the decimals as fractions (e.g., 0.5 as 5/10) and then divide the fractions.

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What is the dividend in a division problem?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem.

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What is the divisor in a division problem?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

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The quotient is the result of the division, or how many times the divisor fits into the dividend.

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What does it mean to move the decimal point in decimal division?

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Moving the decimal point means adjusting the position of the decimal in the dividend and/or divisor to simplify the division process.

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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 perform the division as usual, ensuring to place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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What is an equivalent expression for 0.85 ÷ 0.5?

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An equivalent expression is 8.5 ÷ 5.

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If 5 student tickets cost $21.75, how much does each ticket cost?

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Each student ticket costs $4.35.

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What is the remainder in a division problem?

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The remainder is the amount left over after division when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor.