Dividing Decimals by Decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals involves splitting a decimal number into equal parts, 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, simply divide as you would with whole numbers, and place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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What is the first step in dividing decimals by decimals?

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The first step is to make the divisor (the number you are dividing by) a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right, and then move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) the same number of places.

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Calculate 1.68 ÷ 0.8

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2.1

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What is 6 divided by 2.4?

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2.5

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How do you round a decimal to the tenths place?

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To round a decimal to the tenths place, look at the hundredths place. If it is 5 or greater, round up the tenths place by one. If it is less than 5, keep the tenths place the same.

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Calculate 96 ÷ 0.04

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2400

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What is 1.08 ÷ 4?

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0.27

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What is the result of 5.6372 ÷ 0.17 rounded to the tenths place?

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33.2

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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 correct size of the numbers involved.