Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers

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What is dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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Dividing a decimal by a whole number involves finding out how many times the whole number fits into the decimal number.

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How do you set up a division problem with a decimal?

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Align the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) directly above the decimal point in the quotient (the answer).

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What is the result of 45.6 ÷ 3?

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15.2

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What is the result of 42.3 ÷ 3?

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14.1

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What is the result of 13.23 ÷ 7?

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1.89

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What is the result of 3.28 ÷ 8?

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0.41

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What is the result of 1.875 ÷ 5?

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0.375

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What does the term 'dividend' mean?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem.

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What does the term 'divisor' mean?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

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What does the term 'quotient' mean?

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The quotient is the result of the division of one number by another.