Dividing Decimals: Key Techniques and Tips

The video tutorial explains how to divide decimals by moving the decimal point to create whole numbers. It provides several examples, demonstrating the process of adjusting both the divisor and dividend. The tutorial covers different scenarios, including when the divisor is already a whole number, and emphasizes the importance of repeating the decimal movement inside the division. The video concludes with a reminder to subscribe for more math tutorials.

What is the first step when you have a decimal on the outside in a division problem?

• Multiply both numbers by 10

• Leave the decimal point as it is

• Move the decimal point to the right

• Move the decimal point to the left

After moving the decimal point one place to the right, what does 3.6 become?

• 360

• 0.36

• 36

• 3.06

In the second example, what does 104 divided by 26 equal?

• 4

• 3

• 5

• 2

What should you do if the outside number is already a whole number?

• Move the decimal point to the left

• Multiply it by 10

• Move the decimal point to the right

• Leave it alone

How many times does 15 go into 45 in the third example?

• 3 times

• 5 times

• 2 times

• 4 times

In the final example, what is the result of 173.6 divided by 124?

• 1.4

• 1.5

• 1.2

• 1.3

What is the purpose of moving the decimal point in both the divisor and the dividend?

• To simplify the division

• To make the numbers smaller

• To make the numbers larger

• To create whole numbers