Dividing with Decimals in the Dividend

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What is division with decimals?

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Division with decimals involves dividing numbers that have decimal points, resulting in a quotient that may also have a decimal point.

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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 then divide as usual.

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What is the quotient of 13.23 ÷ 7?

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1.89

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What is the quotient of 45.6 ÷ 3?

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15.2

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If Isabella spends $2.25 on poster boards and buys 3, how much does each poster board cost?

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$0.75

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Juliana made 22.8 quarts of soup and wants to divide it into 15 containers. How much soup goes in each container?

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1.52 quarts

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Gabe sends 8 catalogs weighing 6.72 pounds. How much does each catalog weigh?

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0.84 pounds

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What is the first step in dividing a decimal?

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Identify the dividend and the divisor, and if necessary, adjust the decimal in the dividend.

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What does it mean to round a decimal in division?

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Rounding a decimal in division means adjusting the decimal to a certain place value to make calculations easier, often resulting in a simpler quotient.

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How can you check your division with decimals?

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You can check your division by multiplying the quotient by the divisor to see if you get back to the original dividend.