Decimal Division

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What is decimal division?

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Decimal division is the process of dividing numbers that have decimal points, resulting in a quotient that may also be a decimal.

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Calculate 5.4 divided by 6.

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0.9

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What is the quotient of 6.3 divided by 7?

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0.9

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Find the quotient of 3.2 divided by 4.

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0.8

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Calculate 1.2 divided by 3.

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0.4

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Calculate 3.6 divided by 2.

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1.8

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What is the first step in dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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Align the decimal point in the dividend and perform the division as if they were whole numbers.

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How do you handle the decimal point in the quotient?

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Place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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What is the rule for dividing decimals?

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If the divisor is a decimal, move the decimal point to the right until it becomes a whole number, and do the same with the dividend.

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What is a quotient?

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A quotient is the result of division.