Division with Decimals

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What is division with decimals?

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Division with decimals involves dividing numbers that have decimal points, resulting in a quotient that may also have a decimal.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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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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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is the result of 3.6 ÷ 6?

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0.6

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the result of 0.15 ÷ 3?

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0.05

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the result of 2.8 ÷ 4?

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0.7

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the result of 1.8 ÷ 2?

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0.9

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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How do you interpret the quotient of a decimal division?

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The quotient represents how many times the divisor can fit into the dividend, including any decimal parts.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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What is a common mistake when dividing decimals?

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A common mistake is misplacing the decimal point in the quotient.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division with decimals?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations; dividing by a number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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How can you check your division with decimals?

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You can check your division by multiplying the quotient by the divisor; the result should equal the original dividend.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7