Dividing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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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, and then place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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What is the result of dividing 67.68 by 4?

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The result is 16.92.

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How do you find the width of each piece when dividing a decimal?

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To find the width of each piece, divide the total width by the number of pieces. For example, 8.25 inches divided by 5 equals 1.65 inches.

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What is the process to divide a decimal by another decimal?

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To divide a decimal by another decimal, first convert the divisor (the number you are dividing by) into a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right. Then, move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) the same number of places to the right and perform the division.

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What is the meaning of 'equal pieces' in division?

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'Equal pieces' means that the total amount is divided into parts that are the same size. For example, if you have 12.62 yards and divide it into 6 equal pieces, each piece will be the same length.

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How do you share costs equally among friends?

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To share costs equally, divide the total cost by the number of friends. For example, if a bag of oranges costs $7.65 and there are 5 friends, each friend pays $1.53.

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What is the importance of decimal placement in division?

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Decimal placement is crucial in division because it determines the value of the quotient. Misplacing the decimal can lead to incorrect answers.

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What is the result of dividing 83.40 by 12?

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The result is 6.95.

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest hundredth?

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To round a decimal to the nearest hundredth, look at the digit in the thousandths place. If it is 5 or greater, round up the hundredths place by one. If it is less than 5, keep the hundredths place the same.