Decimal Division

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What is decimal division?

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Decimal division is the process of dividing numbers that have decimal points, which involves understanding how to handle the decimal places in both the dividend and the divisor.

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Do you need to move the decimal before dividing?

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Yes, you often need to move the decimal point in the divisor to make it a whole number, and you must do the same with the dividend.

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What is 1.44 ÷ 0.4?

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3.6

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What is 2.8 ÷ 4?

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0.7

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How do you handle decimals in division?

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You can move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it becomes a whole number, and then move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places.

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

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The result can be a decimal or a whole number, depending on the values involved.

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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Identify if you need to move the decimal point in the divisor to make it a whole number.

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What happens if you divide by a decimal?

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You convert the division into a simpler form by moving the decimal point in both the divisor and dividend.

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What is 0.7 ÷ 0.1?

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7

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What is the importance of decimal placement in division?

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Decimal placement affects the value of the quotient, so it is crucial to keep track of where the decimal point should be in the answer.