Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers

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What is dividing decimals by whole numbers?

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Dividing decimals by whole numbers involves splitting a decimal number into equal parts using a whole number as the divisor.

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How do you set up a division problem with a decimal?

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Align the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) directly above the decimal point in the quotient (the answer).

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What is the first step in dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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The first step is to ignore the decimal point and divide as if both numbers are whole numbers.

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What do you do after dividing whole numbers in a decimal division?

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After dividing, place the decimal point in the quotient directly above where it appears in the dividend.

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Example: 45.6 ÷ 3 = ?

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15.2

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Example: 234.9 ÷ 9 = ?

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26.1

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Example: 1.875 ÷ 5 = ?

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.375

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Example: 13.23 ÷ 7 = ?

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1.89

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Example: 58.72 ÷ 8 = ?

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7.34

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What is a dividend in division?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided.