Dividing Decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals is the process of dividing a number that has a decimal point by another number, which can also be 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, 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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What is the result of 2.8 ÷ 0.4?

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7

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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 4.8 ÷ 6?

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0.8

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What is the result of 4.8 ÷ 0.6?

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8

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the result of 1.8 ÷ 0.2?

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9

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

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To convert a decimal division into a whole number division, multiply both the dividend and the divisor by 10 for each decimal place in the divisor.

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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 true division of the numbers.

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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 the quotient when the divisor is a decimal.

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