Understand Division of Decimals

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What is division of decimals?

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Division of decimals is the process of dividing numbers that have decimal points, resulting in a quotient that may 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 as many places as needed to make it a whole number, then divide as usual.

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What is the result of 65.28 ÷ 12?

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5.44

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What is the result of 1.8 ÷ 2?

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0.9

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What is the result of 25.2 ÷ 4?

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6.3

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What is the result of 22.5 ÷ 15?

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1.5

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What is the result of 3.69 ÷ 3?

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1.23

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to identify the dividend and the divisor.

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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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What is a common mistake when dividing decimals?

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A common mistake is forgetting to move the decimal point in the dividend or the quotient.