Divide Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole numbers, using a point (or dot) to separate the whole 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, move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) to the right as many places as needed to make it a whole number, then divide as usual.

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What does it mean to divide decimals?

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Dividing decimals means finding out how many times one decimal number can fit into another.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify if possible.

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What is the result of dividing 3.15 by 0.45?

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The result is 7.

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How do you divide two decimals?

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To divide two decimals, first convert them to whole numbers by moving the decimal points to the right, then divide as you would with whole numbers, and place the decimal point in the quotient.

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What is the quotient of 65.55 and 1.5?

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The quotient is 43.7.

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What is the process to solve 8.72 x 5.6?

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To solve 8.72 x 5.6, multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in both numbers and place the decimal in the product accordingly.

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If Mike hikes 0.46 miles each hour, how long will it take him to hike 2.76 miles?

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It will take him 6 hours.

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to align the numbers by moving the decimal point in the divisor (the number you are dividing by) to the right until it becomes a whole number.