Dividing Decimals by Decimals

Dividing Decimals by Decimals

Step by step

 $9.96\ \div\ 1.2$  

First, write this division sentence with a frame, like the picture shows.

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Step 1: Move the decimal point in the divisor to make a whole number.

How many places do you need to move the decimal point in 1.2 to make it a whole number?

Multiple Choice

Step 2: Move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places.

After you have moved the decimal points, what should your division problem be now?

• $9.96\ \div\ 1.2$

• $99.6\ \div\ 12$

• $9.96\ \div\ 12$

• $99.6\ \div\ 1.2$

Step 3: Move the decimal point straight up and place it in the quotient.

Multiple Choice

Step 4: Divide. Since we cannot divide 9 by 12, we'll have to divide 99 by 12.

How many times does 12 go into 99? Or, 12 x ? will get us close to 99?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

Multiple Choice

Steps 5, 6 and 7: Multiply, subtract, then bring down the 6.

How many times does 12 go into 36, or 12 x ? equals 36?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 1

Multiple Choice

Steps 8 and 9: Multiply and subtract, then you're done!

What is the final answer?

• 8.3

• 0.83

• 83

• .083

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Now, try this problem on your own:

 $1.47\ \div\ 2.1$  

What is your answer?