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 or dividend (or both) may be a decimal.

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Do you need to move the decimal before dividing?

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No, you do not need to move the decimal before dividing.

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How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

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Align the decimal point in the dividend and divide as you would with whole numbers.

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What is 3.6 ÷ 0.6?

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6

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

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You can convert a decimal division problem into a fraction by writing the decimal as a fraction and then dividing.

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What is the cost of each cheeseburger meal if Jacob and his buddies paid $35.01 for 9 meals?

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$3.89

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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Identify the divisor and dividend, and ensure the decimal point is correctly placed in the answer.

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What happens if you divide by a decimal?

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You can multiply both the divisor and dividend by 10, 100, etc., to eliminate the decimal.

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What is 0.75 ÷ 0.25?

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3

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What is the rule for dividing decimals?

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The rule is to make the divisor a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right, and do the same with the dividend.