Dividing Decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals involves splitting a decimal number into equal parts. It is similar to dividing whole numbers but requires attention to the decimal point.

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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, simply divide as you would with whole numbers and place the decimal point in the quotient directly above where it is in the dividend.

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Calculate 1.08 ÷ 4

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0.27

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Calculate 0.6 ÷ 5

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0.12

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What do you do when dividing by a decimal?

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When dividing by a decimal, move the decimal point to the right in both the divisor and the dividend until the divisor is a whole number.

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To divide 19.5 ÷ 0.31, where do you move the decimal?

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Right two places.

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Calculate 5.75 ÷ 0.25

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23

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What is the result of 3.8 x 4?

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15.2

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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Identify the divisor and the dividend, and if the divisor is a decimal, move the decimal point to make it a whole number.

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What is the quotient of 0.12 and 0.04?

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3.0