Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers

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What is dividing decimals by whole numbers?

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Dividing decimals by whole numbers involves finding 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?

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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 to make it a whole number, and then divide as usual.

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What is 45.6 ÷ 3?

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15.2

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What is 25.2 ÷ 4?

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6.3

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What is 0.32 ÷ 4?

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0.08

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What is 2.8 ÷ 4?

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0.7

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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 operation.

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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 dividing a decimal by a whole number called?

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The result is called the quotient.

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How do you handle the decimal point in division?

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