Dividing with decimals

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What is the result of dividing a decimal by a decimal?

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To divide a decimal by a decimal, you can convert both numbers to whole numbers by multiplying by 10 for each decimal place, then perform the division.

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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, you simply perform the division as you would with whole numbers, keeping the decimal point in the same position.

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What is the result of 2.4 ÷ 0.4?

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The result is 6.

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What is the result of 36.8 ÷ 0.2?

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The result is 184.

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What is the result of 3.3 ÷ 0.3?

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The result is 11.

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What is the result of 2.4 ÷ 4?

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The result is 0.6.

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What is the result of 36.8 ÷ 2?

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The result is 18.4.

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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 misplacing the decimal point in the quotient, which can lead to incorrect answers.

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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.