Decimal Division

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What is decimal division?

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Decimal division is the process of dividing numbers that have decimal points, which involves understanding how to handle the placement of the decimal in the quotient.

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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 is in the dividend.

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What is the result of 3.6 ÷ 0.6?

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6

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How do you divide two decimals?

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To divide two decimals, first convert them to whole numbers by moving the decimal point to the right. Then divide as usual and place the decimal point in the quotient.

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What is 0.35 ÷ 0.7?

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0.5

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If you have 7.8 pounds of trail mix and each bag contains 0.6 pounds, how many bags can you make?

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13 bags

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What is the importance of moving the decimal point in division?

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Moving the decimal point helps to simplify the division process, especially when dividing by decimals.

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What is the quotient of 35.01 ÷ 9?

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3.89

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What does it mean to 'move the decimal' in division?

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'Moving the decimal' means adjusting the decimal point in the numbers to make the division easier, typically by converting them to whole numbers.

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to determine if you need to move the decimal point in the divisor to make it a whole number.