Dividing Decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals is the process of dividing numbers that have decimal points, which involves finding how many times one decimal number fits into another.

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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 (the number being divided) to the right until it becomes a whole number, and then divide as usual.

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What is the result of 59.70 ÷ 6?

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9.95

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How do you find the average cost per person when sharing expenses?

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To find the average cost per person, divide the total cost by the number of people sharing the cost.

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What is 83.40 ÷ 12?

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6.95

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What does it mean to average miles per day?

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Averaging miles per day means dividing the total miles run by the number of days to find out how many miles were run each day.

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What is 8.88 ÷ 2.4?

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3.7

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How do you divide a decimal by another decimal?

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To divide a decimal by another decimal, first convert the divisor (the number you are dividing by) into a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right, and then move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places.

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What is 1.8 ÷ 0.2?

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9

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What is the importance of understanding dividing decimals?

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Understanding dividing decimals is important for solving real-life problems involving money, measurements, and data.