Dividing Decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals is the process of dividing a number that has a decimal point by another number, which can also be a decimal.

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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 result of 2.8 ÷ 0.4?

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7

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What is the result of 25.2 ÷ 4?

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6.3

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What is the result of 36.8 ÷ 2?

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18.4

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What is the result of 2.4 ÷ 0.4?

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6

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What is the result of 1.8 ÷ 2?

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0.9

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How do you move the decimal point when dividing by a decimal?

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To divide by a decimal, move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it becomes a whole number, and move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places.

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What is a quotient?

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A quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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What is the importance of placing the decimal point correctly in division?

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Placing the decimal point correctly ensures that the value of the quotient is accurate and reflects the division of the original numbers.