Dividing Decimals

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What is the process of dividing decimals?

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To divide decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point, convert the divisor to a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right, and move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places. Then, perform the division as with whole numbers.

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How do you convert a decimal division problem into a fraction?

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To convert a decimal division problem into a fraction, express both the dividend and divisor as fractions (e.g., 0.15 becomes 15/100) and then divide the fractions by multiplying the dividend by the reciprocal of the divisor.

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What is the result of 0.15 ÷ 0.3?

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0.5

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How do you share a cost among multiple people using division?

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To share a cost among multiple people, divide the total cost by the number of people sharing the cost.

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If a bag of oranges costs $7.65 and is shared by 5 people, how much does each person pay?

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Each person pays $1.53.

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What is the formula to find the amount of an ingredient used per item when given a total amount and number of items?

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To find the amount of an ingredient used per item, divide the total amount of the ingredient by the number of items.

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How many ounces of cornmeal are in each pan if 88.55 ounces are used for 11 pans?

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Each pan contains 8.05 ounces of cornmeal.

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What is the result of 1.8 ÷ 0.2?

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9

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What is the importance of aligning decimal points in division?

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Aligning decimal points ensures that the division is performed accurately, maintaining the correct place value.

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How do you handle division when the divisor is a decimal?

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When the divisor is a decimal, convert it to a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right, and move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places.