Long Division with Decimal Quotients

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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 write a decimal quotient?

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A decimal quotient is written by placing a decimal point in the quotient when the division does not result in a whole number.

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What is the first step in long division?

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The first step is to divide the first digit of the dividend by the divisor.

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What do you do if the divisor is larger than the first digit of the dividend?

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If the divisor is larger, you take the next digit of the dividend to form a larger number.

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How do you handle remainders in long division?

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If there is a remainder, you can express it as a decimal by adding a decimal point and zeros to the dividend.

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What is the quotient of 1418 ÷ 4?

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354.5

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What is the quotient of 93 ÷ 4?

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23.25

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What is the quotient of 470 ÷ 50?

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9.4

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What does it mean to divide a number by 10?

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Dividing a number by 10 shifts the decimal point one place to the left.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction.