Dividing Decimals

Front

What is dividing decimals?

Back

Dividing decimals involves splitting a decimal number into equal parts, which can be done by moving the decimal point to make the division easier.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.B.3

Front

How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

Back

To divide a decimal by a whole number, simply divide as you would with whole numbers, and place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.B.3

Front

What is the first step in dividing decimals?

Back

The first step is to align the numbers correctly and, if necessary, move the decimal point to make the divisor a whole number.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

Front

Find the quotient: 25.2 ÷ 4

Back

6.3

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

Front

Find the quotient: 7.8 ÷ 0.03

Back

260

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.B.3

Front

What is 63.2 divided by 5?

Back

12.64

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

Front

If Carl bought 17 packs of baseball cards for $37.91, how much did each pack cost?

Back

$2.23

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.B.3

Front

To divide 19.5 ÷ 0.31, what should you do first?

Back

Move the decimal right two places.

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

Front

What is the rule for moving decimals when dividing by a decimal?

Back

You must move the decimal point in both the divisor and the dividend the same number of places to the right.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.B.3

Front

How do you check your division of decimals?

Back

You can check your division by multiplying the quotient by the divisor to see if you get the original dividend.

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7