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, allowing us to find how many times one number fits into another, including fractions of a whole.

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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 as many places as needed to make it a whole number, and do the same with the divisor if necessary. Then perform the division.

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What is the result of 20.4 ÷ 3?

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6.8

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How do you divide a decimal by another decimal?

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To divide a decimal by another decimal, first move the decimal point in the divisor (the number you are dividing by) to the right until it becomes a whole number. Move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places to the right, then divide as usual.

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What is the result of 3.6 ÷ 0.6?

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6

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What does it mean to divide by 10?

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Dividing by 10 means to move the decimal point one place to the left, which reduces the value of the number by a factor of ten.

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What is the result of 99.5 ÷ 10?

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9.95

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What is the process to divide a decimal by a whole number?

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1. Write the decimal number. 2. Divide as you would with whole numbers. 3. Place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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What is the result of 5.68 ÷ 4?

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1.42

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How do you interpret the result of a decimal division?

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The result of a decimal division tells you how many times the divisor fits into the dividend, including any fractional parts.