Dividing a decimal by a whole number

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What is dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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It is the process of determining how many times a whole number can fit into a decimal number.

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150.10 divided by 5 = ?

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30.02

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

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Align the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) and perform the division as if it were a whole number.

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3.6 divided by 8 = ?

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0.45

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What happens to the decimal point in the quotient when dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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The decimal point in the quotient is placed directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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12.75 divided by 3 = ?

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4.25

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What is the result of dividing a decimal by a whole number if the decimal is less than the whole number?

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The result will be a decimal less than 1.

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0.45 divided by 5 = ?

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0.09

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What is the rule for dividing by a number less than 1?

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When dividing by a number less than 1, the result will be greater than the original number.

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77 divided by 0.11 = ?

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