Divide Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole numbers, using a point (or decimal point) to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

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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, move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) to the right until it becomes a whole number, and then divide as usual.

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What is the result of dividing 3.15 by 0.45?

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7 red pencils.

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How do you divide two decimals?

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To divide two decimals, first convert them to whole numbers by moving the decimal points to the right. Then divide as you would with whole numbers and place the decimal point in the quotient.

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What is the quotient of 65.55 divided by 1.5?

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43.7.

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If a trail is 2.76 miles long and you hike 0.46 miles each hour, how do you find the time it takes to hike the trail?

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Divide the total distance (2.76 miles) by the distance hiked per hour (0.46 miles/hour) to find the time.

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What is the time it takes to hike a 2.76 mile trail at 0.46 miles per hour?

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6 hours.

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What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting its value to make it simpler while keeping it close to the original value.

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What is the product of 8.72 and 5.6?

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48.832.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number).