Dividing Decimals by Decimals

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What is the process for dividing decimals by decimals?

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To divide decimals by decimals, first convert the divisor (the number you are dividing by) into a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right. Move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) the same number of places to the right. Then, divide as you would with whole numbers and place the decimal point in the quotient (the answer) directly above where it appears in the dividend.

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How do you round a decimal to the tenths place?

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To round a decimal to the tenths place, look at the digit in the hundredths place (the second digit to the right of the decimal point). If this digit is 5 or greater, round the tenths place digit up by one. If it is less than 5, keep the tenths place digit the same.

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What is the quotient of 14.28 ÷ 4.2?

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The quotient of 14.28 ÷ 4.2 is 3.4.

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What is the quotient of 5.6372 ÷ 0.17 rounded to the tenths place?

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The quotient of 5.6372 ÷ 0.17 rounded to the tenths place is 33.2.

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What is the quotient of 19.32 ÷ 2.3?

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The quotient of 19.32 ÷ 2.3 is 8.4.

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Which of the following does NOT have the same quotient as 6.4 ÷ 0.08? 1) 64 ÷ 8 2) 640 ÷ 80 3) 64,000 ÷ 8,000

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64,000 ÷ 8,000 does NOT have the same quotient as 6.4 ÷ 0.08.

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What is the quotient of 5.4 ÷ 0.9?

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The quotient of 5.4 ÷ 0.9 is 6.

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What is the importance of understanding how to divide decimals?

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Understanding how to divide decimals is important for solving real-world problems involving money, measurements, and data analysis, where decimal values are common.

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What is a common mistake when dividing decimals?

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A common mistake when dividing decimals is forgetting to move the decimal point in both the divisor and the dividend the same number of places to the right.

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How can you check your work after dividing decimals?

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You can check your work by multiplying the quotient by the divisor to see if you get back to the original dividend.