Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers

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What is dividing decimals by whole numbers?

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Dividing decimals by whole numbers involves finding how many times a whole number can fit into a decimal number.

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What is the quotient of 10.6 divided by 2?

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5.3

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What is the result of 6.3 divided by 3?

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2.1

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What is the result of dividing 3.2 by 4?

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0.8

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What is the answer when you divide 12.9 by 3?

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4.3

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If you divide 20.5 by 5, what is the answer?

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4.1

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How do you set up a division problem with a decimal?

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Align the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) and perform the division as with whole numbers.

Front

What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten.

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What does the term 'quotient' mean?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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What is the first step in dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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Identify the decimal and the whole number, then set up the division.