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 determining how many times one decimal number can fit into another.

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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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 can perform the division as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the quotient directly above where it is in the dividend.

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What is 28.24 ÷ 4?

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7.06

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If a dozen roses cost $29.88, what is the cost of one rose?

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$2.49

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What is 1.875 ÷ 5?

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.375

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June has 1.32 pounds of candy. If she 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 term for the number being divided in a division problem?

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Dividend

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What is the term for the number you divide by in a division problem?

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Divisor

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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Align the decimal point in the dividend and the divisor.