Dividing Decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals is the process of dividing numbers that have decimal points, which involves moving the decimal point to make the division easier.

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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, simply 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 first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to make the divisor (the number you are dividing by) a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right.

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What do you do to the dividend when you move the decimal in the divisor?

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You must move the decimal in the dividend the same number of places to the right.

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What is 1.8 ÷ 0.6?

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3

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What is 1.05 ÷ 0.05?

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21

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What is 1.44 ÷ 1.2?

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1.2

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How do you check your division of decimals?

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

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What is the result of dividing a decimal by a decimal?

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The result is a whole number or a decimal, depending on the numbers involved.

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What is 19.5 ÷ 0.31?

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To solve, first move the decimal two places to the right, making it 1950 ÷ 31, which equals 63.06.