Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers

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What is dividing decimals by whole numbers?

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Dividing decimals by whole numbers involves splitting a decimal number into equal parts using a whole number as 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 (the decimal number) to the right if necessary, then divide as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the quotient (the answer) directly above where it is in the dividend.

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What is 45.6 ÷ 3?

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15.2

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What is 13.23 ÷ 7?

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1.89

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What is 35.6 ÷ 4?

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8.9

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What is 42.3 ÷ 3?

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14.1

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What is 1.875 ÷ 5?

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.375

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What does the term 'dividend' mean?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided in a division operation.

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What does the term 'divisor' mean?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

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What does the term 'quotient' mean?

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The quotient is the result of a division operation.