Division of Decimals

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What is division of decimals?

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Division of decimals is the process of dividing numbers that have decimal points, resulting in a quotient that may also have a 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 0.28 ÷ 0.7?

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0.4

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What is the average speed if a marathon is 26.20 miles long and takes 4 hours?

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6.55 miles per hour.

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How do you convert a division problem with decimals into a simpler form?

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You can multiply both the dividend and the divisor by the same power of 10 to eliminate the decimals.

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What is 2.448 ÷ 4.8?

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5.1

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What is the result of 20.4 ÷ 3?

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6.8

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If 5 friends share a bag of oranges costing $7.65, how much does each friend pay?

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$1.53

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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Align the numbers by moving the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it is a whole number.

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What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting the number to a nearby value that is simpler and easier to work with, often to a certain number of decimal places.