Dividing Decimal Numbers by a Whole Number ( 2)

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What is dividing a decimal number by a whole number?

Back

It is the process of determining how many times a whole number can fit into a decimal number.

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How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

Back

Align the decimal point in the dividend and perform the division as you would with whole numbers.

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1.875 ÷ 5 = ?

Back

.375

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45.6 ÷ 3 = ?

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15.2

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What is the result of 39.39 ÷ 3?

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13.13

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What does the term 'dividend' mean?

Back

The number that is being divided.

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What does the term 'divisor' mean?

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The number by which the dividend is divided.

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What is the quotient in division?

Back

The result of dividing one number by another.

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How do you handle the decimal point when dividing?

Back

Keep the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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What is the importance of estimating before dividing?

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Estimation helps to check if the answer is reasonable.