Dividing Decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals involves splitting a decimal number into equal parts, which can be done by adjusting the decimal point to make the division easier.

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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 appears in the dividend.

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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 do you do to the dividend when you move the decimal in the divisor?

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

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Calculate: 7.8 ÷ 0.03

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260

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Calculate: 63.2 ÷ 5

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12.64

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When dividing 19.5 by 0.31, how many places do you move the decimal?

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Right two places.

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Calculate: 25.2 ÷ 4

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6.3

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If Carl bought 17 packs of baseball cards for $37.91, how much did each pack cost?

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$2.23

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What is the rule for dividing decimals?

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The rule is to make the divisor a whole number by moving the decimal point, and then move the decimal in the dividend the same number of places.