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 determining 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, you can simply divide as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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What is the result of 1.8 ÷ 2?

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0.9

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What is the result of 13.23 ÷ 7?

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1.89

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If Davis earned $36.12 for making 7 touchdowns, how much does he make per touchdown?

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$5.16

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What is the result of 45.6 ÷ 3?

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15.2

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to align the decimal point in the dividend and the divisor, if necessary.

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

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When dividing by a decimal, you move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it becomes a whole number, and you do the same with the dividend.

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What is a common mistake when dividing decimals?

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A common mistake is forgetting to place the decimal point correctly in the quotient.

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How can you check your division of decimals?

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You can check your division by multiplying the quotient by the divisor to see if you get back to the original dividend.