Dividing Decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals is the process of dividing a number that has a decimal point by another number, which can also be a decimal.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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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, keeping the decimal point in the same position in the quotient.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is the quotient of 6.84 ÷ 4?

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1.71

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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How do you find the cost per item when given a total cost and number of items?

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Divide the total cost by the number of items to find the cost per item.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is the quotient of 2.8 ÷ 0.4?

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7

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What does it mean if a number does not belong in a set?

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It means that the number does not fit the pattern or rule that defines the set.

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CCSS.4.OA.C.5

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Which number does not belong: 20, 175, 91, 203?

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20 (because it is the only even number).

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CCSS.2.OA.C.3

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What is the quotient of 36.8 ÷ 2?

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18.4

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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

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You can write the decimal as a fraction by placing it over 1 and multiplying both the numerator and denominator by 10 for each decimal place.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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Align the numbers by the decimal point and determine how many decimal places are in the divisor.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.2

CCSS.5.NBT.B.6