Dividing decimals by decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals involves splitting a decimal number into equal parts, similar to dividing whole numbers, but requires careful placement of the decimal point in the answer.

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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, simply divide as you would with whole numbers and place the decimal point in the quotient directly above where it is in the dividend.

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What is the first step in dividing decimals by decimals?

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The first step is to convert the divisor (the number you are dividing by) into a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right. Do the same with the dividend.

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What is 6 divided by 2.4?

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2.5

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How do you round a decimal to the tenths place?

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To round to the tenths place, look at the hundredths place. If it is 5 or more, round up the tenths place by one. If it is less than 5, keep the tenths place the same.

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What is 5.6372 ÷ 0.17 rounded to the tenths place?

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33.2

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What is 0.732 ÷ 0.06?

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12.2

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How do you divide a larger decimal by a smaller decimal?

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Convert both decimals to whole numbers by moving the decimal point to the right, then divide as usual.

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What is 96 divided by 0.04?

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2400

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What is 25.2 ÷ 4?

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6.3