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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How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) to the right until it becomes a whole number, and then divide as usual.

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What is the quotient of 12.8 divided by 8?

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1.6

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What is the quotient of 24.7 divided by 13?

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1.9

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What is the quotient of 56.28 divided by 7?

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8.04

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What is the quotient of 120.4 divided by 28?

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4.3

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If Jeremy hiked 33.2 miles in 10 days and 2.6 miles on the first day, how many miles did he hike each day after the first day?

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3.4 miles per day.

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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Identify the dividend (the number being divided) and the divisor (the number you are dividing by).

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What happens to the decimal point in the quotient when dividing decimals?

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The decimal point in the quotient is placed directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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How can you check your division of decimals?

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You can check your division by multiplying the quotient by the divisor to see if you get the original dividend.