Dividing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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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 as many places as needed to make it a whole number, then divide as usual.

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What is the result of 87.50 divided by 2?

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43.75

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What is the result of 105.5 divided by 5?

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21.1

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What is the result of 94.4 divided by 4?

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23.6

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What is the result of 74.2 divided by 7?

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10.6

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What is the result of 98.52 divided by 3?

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32.84

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What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting its value to make it simpler while keeping it close to the original value. For example, rounding 2.67 to the nearest whole number gives 3.

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What is the place value of the digit 5 in 0.75?

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In 0.75, the digit 5 is in the hundredths place, meaning it represents 5/100 or 0.05.

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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 (the result) by the divisor (the number you divided by) to see if you get back the original dividend.