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

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Calculate: 1.08 ÷ 4

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0.27

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Calculate: 25.2 ÷ 4

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6.3

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Calculate: 2.943 ÷ 2.7

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1.09

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Calculate: 36.8 ÷ 2

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18.4

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Calculate: 28.24 ÷ 4

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7.06

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to align the decimal point in the dividend and the divisor, if necessary.

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What happens to the decimal point in the quotient when dividing by a decimal?

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When dividing by a decimal, you must move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it becomes a whole number, and do the same with the dividend.

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What is a quotient?

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A quotient is the result of division, representing how many times one number is contained within another.