Dividing Decimals

​First, we'll review the steps to dividing decimals.

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First, make your divisor a _____ number by moving the decimal to the right.

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Next, move the decimal in the dividend the ____ number of places.

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Then, move the _______ up to the quotient.

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The last step is to ______.

Let's practice setting up the problems!

Multiple Choice

This division problem will turn into which problem below?

Multiple Choice

This division problem will turn into which problem below?

A good strategy to check your answer is to ROUND and ESTIMATE. This helps to figure out if your answer is "reasonable," and if the decimal is in the right place.

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Let's practice this!

Multiple Choice

Which is the best ESTIMATE for the problem 53.82 ÷ 6?

• 54 ÷ 6 = 9

• 56 ÷ 7 = 8

• 540 ÷ 6 = 90

Multiple Choice

Which is the best ESTIMATE for the problem 26.494 ÷ 12?

• 24 ÷ 12 = 2

• 36 ÷ 12 = 3

• 27 ÷ 9 = 3

Multiple Choice

Which is the best ESTIMATE for the problem 495.3 ÷ 10?

• 500 ÷ 100 = 5

• 450 ÷ 10 = 45

• 500 ÷ 10 = 50

Now, let's practice the real thing!

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Divide:

6.03 ÷ 0.3

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Divide:

29.04 ÷ 1.2

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Divide:

144.5 ÷ 50

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Divide:

81.5 ÷ 0.02

Draw

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