Divide Decimals

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What is the process of dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals involves moving the decimal point in the divisor (the number you are dividing by) to the right until it becomes a whole number, and then moving the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) the same number of places to the right. Then, perform the division as you would with whole numbers.

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How do you split a total amount evenly among a group?

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To split a total amount evenly among a group, divide the total amount by the number of people in the group. For example, if the total is $81.20 and there are 4 people, you would calculate $81.20 ÷ 4 = $20.30.

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What is 1.44 ÷ 0.4?

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3.6

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What is 0.68 ÷ 3.4?

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0.2

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What is 13.2 ÷ 22?

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0.6

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What is 1.8 ÷ 6?

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0.3

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What does it mean to divide by a decimal?

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Dividing by a decimal means you are finding out how many times the decimal number fits into another number. It can be simplified by converting the decimal to a whole number.

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to make the divisor a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right.

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How do you handle the decimal point in the quotient?

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After moving the decimal point in the divisor, move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places to the right. Place the decimal point in the quotient directly above where it appears in the adjusted dividend.

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What is the result of dividing a smaller decimal by a larger decimal?

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The result will be a number less than 1.