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 is contained within another decimal number.

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How do you divide a decimal by a decimal?

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To divide a decimal by a decimal, you can convert both numbers to whole numbers by multiplying them by 10, 100, etc., to eliminate the decimals, then perform the division.

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What is the result of 1.68 ÷ 0.8?

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2.1

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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 result of 14.28 ÷ 4.2?

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3.4

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What is the result of dividing 96 by 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 a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point.

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What does it mean to multiply both the divisor and dividend by the same power of ten?

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Multiplying both the divisor and dividend by the same power of ten helps to eliminate decimals, making the division easier.

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What is the importance of place value in dividing decimals?

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Place value helps in understanding the position of digits in a decimal number, which is crucial for accurate division.