Dividing decimals by decimals

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What is dividing decimals by decimals?

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Dividing decimals by decimals involves finding how many times one decimal number fits into another. It requires understanding place value and can be solved by converting decimals to whole numbers.

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How do you convert a decimal division problem into a whole number problem?

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To convert a decimal division problem into a whole number problem, multiply both the dividend and the divisor by the same power of 10 to eliminate the decimals.

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What is the result of 96 ÷ 0.04?

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2400

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What is the result of 5.4 ÷ 0.9?

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6

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What is the result of 0.48 ÷ 0.4?

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1.2

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What is the result of 1.08 ÷ 4?

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0.27

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What is the result of 19.32 ÷ 2.3?

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8.4

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to make the divisor a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right.

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What do you do after converting the divisor to a whole number?

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After converting the divisor, move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places to the right.

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What is a dividend in a division problem?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided.