Divide Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole numbers, using a point (.) to separate the whole 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

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What is the result of dividing 2.76 by 0.46?

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The result is 6.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify if possible.

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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, usually to a certain number of decimal places.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4

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What is the value of 0.45 in cents?

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0.45 in cents is 45 cents.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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If Mia pays $3.15 for pencils costing $0.45 each, how many pencils does she buy?

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Mia buys 7 red pencils.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to make the divisor (the number you are dividing by) a whole number by moving the decimal point.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/4 is 0.25.

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How do you multiply decimals?

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To multiply decimals, multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in both numbers and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3