5.3F and 5.3G Dividing with Decimals

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What is division?

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Division is the process of finding out how many times one number is contained within another. It is one of the four basic operations in mathematics.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It uses a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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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, you can 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 quotient of 15.9 divided by 12?

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1.325

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How do you find the monthly payment if you know the total amount and the number of months?

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To find the monthly payment, divide the total amount by the number of months.

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If Jenna paid $147.36 for a 2-year subscription, how much did she pay each month?

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$6.14

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What is half of a number?

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Half of a number is that number divided by 2.

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How many meters of fabric did Jenna use if she had 34.7 meters and used half?

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17.35 meters.

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What is the formula for finding the total wingspan of multiple birds?

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Total wingspan = wingspan of one bird × number of birds.

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If one bird has a wingspan of 7.60 inches, what is the wingspan of 384 birds?

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2,918.4 inches.