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 understanding how to handle the decimal places in both the dividend and the divisor.

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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 to the right until it becomes a whole number, and then divide as usual.

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What is the result of 118.5 ÷ 5?

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23.7

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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 convert the divisor into a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right, and do the same with the dividend. Then divide as usual.

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What is the result of 36.8 ÷ 0.2?

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184

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What is the result of 0.15 ÷ 0.3?

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0.5

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What is the result of 0.9 ÷ 0.3?

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3

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What is the result of 1.44 ÷ 0.4?

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3.6

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What does it mean to move the decimal point to the right?

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Moving the decimal point to the right increases the value of the number, making it a whole number or a larger decimal.

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What does it mean to move the decimal point to the left?

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Moving the decimal point to the left decreases the value of the number, making it a smaller decimal.