Decimal Division Practice

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What is decimal division?

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Decimal division is the process of dividing numbers that have decimal points, allowing us to find how many times one number fits into another, including fractions of a whole.

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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, you can 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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What is the quotient of 2.08 ÷ 0.32?

Back

6.5

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What is the quotient of 102.3 ÷ 4.4?

Back

23.25

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What is the quotient of 9.3 ÷ 0.31?

Back

30

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What is the quotient of 3.24 ÷ 0.48?

Back

6.75

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What is the quotient of 3.57 ÷ 0.84?

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4.25

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How do you move the decimal point when dividing by a decimal?

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When dividing by a decimal, you can 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 the importance of estimating before dividing decimals?

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Estimating helps to check if the answer is reasonable and can guide you in the right direction before performing the actual division.

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What is a common mistake when dividing decimals?

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A common mistake is misplacing the decimal point in the quotient, which can lead to incorrect answers.