Dividing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates 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, move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) to the right as needed to make it a whole number, then divide as usual.

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What is the result of 1.08 ÷ 4?

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0.27

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What is the result of 0.6 ÷ 5?

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0.12

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What is the result of 5.75 ÷ 0.25?

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23

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How do you divide a decimal by another decimal?

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To divide a decimal by another decimal, move the decimal points in both numbers to the right until the divisor (the number you are dividing by) is a whole number, then divide as usual.

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to identify the dividend (the number being divided) and the divisor (the number you are dividing by).

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What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting its value to make it simpler while keeping it close to the original value.

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What is the importance of the decimal point in division?

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The decimal point indicates the value of the digits in a decimal number and helps in determining the placement of the decimal in the quotient.

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If you divide 2.5 by 0.5, what is the result?

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5