Divide with decimals

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What is division?

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Division is the process of finding out how many times one number is contained within another. It is one of the four basic operations in mathematics.

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What does it mean to divide with decimals?

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Dividing with decimals involves dividing numbers that have decimal points, which may require adjusting the decimal point in the dividend or divisor.

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How do you set up a division problem with decimals?

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To set up a division problem with decimals, align the decimal points and ensure the divisor is a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right.

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What is the quotient?

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The quotient is the result of a division problem.

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What is a dividend?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem.

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What is a divisor?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

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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 the decimal point in the dividend.

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Example: 56.75 ÷ 25 = ?

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2.27

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Example: 13.23 ÷ 3 = ?

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4.41

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Example: 23.45 ÷ 5 = ?

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4.69