Decimals #5: Basic Long Division

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method for dividing larger numbers into smaller parts, allowing you to find the quotient and remainder.

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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 long division as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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If the total weight of 6 pieces of butter and a bag of sugar is 3.8 lbs, and the bag of sugar weighs 1.4 lbs, what is the weight of each piece of butter?

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What does the term 'dividend' mean in division?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided.

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What does the term 'divisor' mean in division?

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

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What does the term 'quotient' mean in division?

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The quotient is the result of the division.