Dividing with Decimals

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What is dividing with decimals?

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Dividing with decimals involves splitting a number (the dividend) by another number (the divisor) that may also have decimal points.

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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 to make it a whole number, and do the same with the divisor if necessary.

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What is the result of 4.236 ÷ 3?

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1.412

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What is 35.5 ÷ 10?

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3.55

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How do you handle decimals in division?

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Align the decimal point in the dividend and the quotient. If the divisor is a decimal, move the decimal point to the right until it is a whole number, and do the same for the dividend.

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What is 547.2 ÷ 36?

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15.2

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What is the quotient of 6.55 ÷ 5?

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1.31

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What is 24.52 ÷ 2?

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12.26

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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.