Divide Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It uses a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you divide decimals?

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To divide decimals, you can convert the divisor (the number you are dividing by) into a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right. Then, move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) the same number of places to the right and perform the division.

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What is the result of 5.75 ÷ 0.25?

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23

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If Sarah and Emma spent $94.16 together, how much does each pay if they split the bill?

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$47.08

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What is the value of 13.2 ÷ 22?

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0.6

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How do you find the price of each item when given the total and the number of items?

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Divide the total amount by the number of items.

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What is the total amount if each of 4 people pays $20.30?

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$81.20

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What is the formula for dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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Divide the decimal as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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How do you convert a decimal division problem into a fraction?

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You can express the division of two decimals as a fraction by writing the first decimal as the numerator and the second decimal as the denominator.

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What is the result of 59.70 ÷ 6?

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$9.95