Dividing Decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals involves splitting a decimal number into equal parts. It requires understanding how to handle the decimal point during division.

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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 the decimal point in the dividend.

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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 divide a decimal by another decimal?

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To divide a decimal by another decimal, first convert the divisor to a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right. Do the same with the dividend, then divide as usual.

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What is the result of 1.5 ÷ 0.03?

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50

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What is the result of 73.15 ÷ 0.05?

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1,463

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What is the result of dividing 4.68 by 0.3?

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15.6

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What should you multiply the dividend and divisor by before dividing 1.47 ÷ 3.5?

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10

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What is the importance of placing the decimal point correctly in division?

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Placing the decimal point correctly ensures that the value of the quotient is accurate and reflects the correct division of the numbers.

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What is a dividend?

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A dividend is the number that is being divided in a division operation.