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 understanding place value and how to manipulate decimal points in division.

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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, you can perform the division as you would with whole numbers, and then place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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What is the result of 13.2 ÷ 22?

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0.6

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If a bag of oranges costs $7.65 and is shared by 5 friends, how much does each friend pay?

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$1.53

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What is 92.37 ÷ 0.5?

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184.74

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What division problem does Terrance model with base-ten blocks if he divides a decimal by 4?

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6.84 ÷ 4

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How much does each person pay if 12 friends share a total cost of $83.40 for ice skating?

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$6.95

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to align the decimal point in the dividend and the divisor, if necessary, and then proceed with the division.

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What happens to the decimal point in the quotient when dividing by a decimal?

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When dividing by a decimal, you may need to move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it becomes a whole number, and do the same with the dividend.

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What is the importance of place value in dividing decimals?

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Place value helps determine where to place the decimal point in the quotient and ensures accurate division.