Dividing Decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals is the process of dividing a number that has a decimal point by another number that may also have a decimal point.

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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, simply divide as you would with whole numbers, and place the decimal point in the quotient directly above where it is in 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 0.15 ÷ 0.3?

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0.5

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What is the result of 1.44 ÷ 0.4?

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3.6

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What is the result of 118.5 ÷ 5?

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23.7

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What is the result of 1.08 ÷ 4?

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0.27

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to make the divisor (the number you are dividing by) a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right.

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What happens to the dividend when you move the decimal point in the divisor?

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You must also move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places to the right.

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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 divisor and the dividend.