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 attention to the decimal point.

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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, and then divide as usual.

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What is the result of 1.875 ÷ 5?

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.375

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How do you divide a whole number by a decimal?

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To divide a whole number by a decimal, first convert the decimal into a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right. Move the decimal point in the whole number the same number of places.

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What is 20 ÷ 0.8?

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0.25

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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.

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What is 2.943 ÷ 2.7?

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1.09

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What happens when you divide a decimal by a decimal?

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When dividing a decimal by a decimal, convert both numbers to whole numbers by moving the decimal points to the right, then divide as you would with whole numbers.

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What is 92.37 ÷ 0.5?

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184.74

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What is the result of 28.24 ÷ 4?

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7.06