Dividing Decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals involves splitting a decimal number into equal parts, which can be done by moving the decimal point to make the divisor a whole number.

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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, align the decimal point in the dividend and perform the division as you would with whole numbers.

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What is the result of 2.8 ÷ 4?

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0.7

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How do you divide a decimal by another decimal?

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To divide a decimal by another decimal, first convert the divisor to a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right, and do the same with the dividend.

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What is the result of 36.8 ÷ 0.2?

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184

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What is the result of 4.8 ÷ 0.6?

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8

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What is the result of 36.8 ÷ 2?

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18.4

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What is the result of 2.4 ÷ 0.4?

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6

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What is the importance of placing the decimal point correctly in division?

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Placing the decimal point correctly ensures that the value of the quotient is accurate and reflects the correct magnitude of the numbers involved.

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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 both the dividend and divisor when converting to whole numbers.