Dividing Decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals involves splitting a decimal number into equal parts. It is similar to dividing whole numbers but requires careful placement of the decimal point in the answer.

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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 until it becomes a whole number. Then divide as you would with whole numbers and place the decimal point in the quotient.

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Calculate 0.6 ÷ 5

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0.12

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Calculate 1.08 ÷ 4

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0.27

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What is the quotient in a division equation?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another. For example, in the equation 10 ÷ 2 = 5, the quotient is 5.

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What equation has a quotient of 27?

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10,503 ÷ 389 = 27

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Calculate 5.75 ÷ 0.25

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23

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What is the process of dividing decimals?

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1. Align the numbers. 2. Move the decimal point in the divisor (the number you are dividing by) to the right to make it a whole number. 3. Move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places. 4. Divide as usual and place the decimal point in the quotient.

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Calculate 2,364 ÷ 34

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69.529

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It uses a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.