Dividing Decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals is the process of dividing numbers that have decimal points, which involves moving the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it becomes a whole number, and then moving the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places.

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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, you 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 result of 0.81 ÷ 3?

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0.27

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If June has 1.32 pounds of candy and shares it with 3 friends, how much does each person get?

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0.33 pounds.

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What is the weight of each bag of rice if 57 bags weigh 54.72 pounds?

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0.96 pounds.

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How do you estimate a decimal to the nearest whole number?

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To estimate a decimal to the nearest whole number, look at the digit in the tenths place. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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What is the estimated value of 654.96 to the nearest whole number?

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655

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What is the value of n in the equation 7.9 ÷ n = 0.79?

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10

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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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What happens to the dividend when you move the decimal point in the divisor?

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You must move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places to maintain the value of the number.