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 shifting the decimal point to the right to make the divisor a whole number.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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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, 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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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is the result of 0.15 ÷ 0.3?

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0.5

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the result of 36.8 ÷ 0.2?

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184

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the result of 1.44 ÷ 0.4?

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3.6

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the result of 7.8 ÷ 0.03?

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260

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the result of 1.8 ÷ 0.6?

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3

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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How do you convert a decimal division problem into a whole number division problem?

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To convert, move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it becomes a whole number, and move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is the importance of placing the decimal point correctly in division?

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Placing the decimal point correctly ensures that the value of the quotient is accurate and reflects the correct division of the original numbers.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is a common mistake when dividing decimals?

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A common mistake is forgetting to move the decimal point in both the divisor and the dividend, leading to incorrect results.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2B