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, where the divisor and dividend can both be whole numbers or decimals.

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How do you divide decimals?

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To divide decimals, you can convert the divisor to a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right, and then move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places. Then, divide as you would with whole numbers.

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What is 0.35 ÷ 0.7?

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0.5

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What is 3.6 ÷ 0.6?

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6

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What is 25.44 ÷ 0.06?

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424

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Do you need to move the decimal/re-write the problem before dividing?

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No

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What is 2.8 ÷ 4?

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0.7

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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Identify the divisor and dividend, and if necessary, convert the divisor to a whole number.

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What happens to the decimal point in the dividend when you move the decimal in the divisor?

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You move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places to the right.

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What is the result of dividing a smaller decimal by a larger decimal?

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The result will be a decimal less than 1.