Decimals/long division

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal representation of 5/10.

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How do you subtract decimals?

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To subtract decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and subtract as you would with whole numbers, ensuring to keep the decimal point in the same position in the answer.

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method for dividing larger numbers by breaking the problem down into smaller, more manageable steps.

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How do you divide decimals?

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To divide decimals, you can convert the divisor to a whole number by multiplying both the divisor and the dividend by the same power of ten, then perform long division.

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What is the result of 7.401 - 4.8?

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2.601

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What is the quotient of 2162 ÷ 47?

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46

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If 2,187 rocks are divided evenly among 9 boxes, how many rocks will fit in each box?

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243 rocks will fit in each box.

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What is the result of 1769 ÷ 29?

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61

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What is the first step in long division?

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The first step in long division is to divide the first digit of the dividend by the divisor.

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What does the term 'remainder' mean in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor.