Dividing decimals by whole numbers

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What is dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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Dividing a decimal by a whole number involves finding how many times the whole number fits into the decimal value.

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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 45.6 ÷ 3?

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15.2

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What is the result of 13.23 ÷ 7?

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1.89

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What is the result of 3.6 ÷ 6?

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0.6

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What is the result of 335 ÷ 5?

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67

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How do you convert a decimal division into a fraction?

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To convert a decimal division into a fraction, write the decimal as a fraction with a denominator of 1, then multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal.

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What is the first step in dividing decimals by whole numbers?

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The first step is to ignore the decimal point and divide as if it were a whole number.

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How do you place the decimal point in the answer when dividing decimals?

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Place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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What is a common mistake when dividing decimals?

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A common mistake is forgetting to place the decimal point correctly in the answer.