Divide Decimals by Whole Numbers

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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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, move the decimal point in the dividend (the decimal number) to the right until it becomes a whole number. Then divide as you would with whole numbers.

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What is the result of 8.32 ÷ 8?

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1.04

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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 is the result of 3.69 ÷ 3?

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1.23

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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 1.8 ÷ 2?

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0.9

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What is the result of 25.2 ÷ 4?

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6.3

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How do you check your division of decimals?

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You can check your division by multiplying the quotient (result) by the divisor. If the product equals the dividend, your division is correct.