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 means finding out how many times the whole number fits into the decimal number.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the result of dividing 6.3 by 3?

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2.1

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the quotient when 10.6 is divided by 2?

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5.3

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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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 if necessary, and then divide as you would with whole numbers.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is the result of dividing 12.8 by 4?

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3.2

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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When you divide 4.8 by 2, what is the result?

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2.4

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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If you divide 20.5 by 5, what is the answer?

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4.1

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What does the term 'quotient' mean?

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

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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Identify the decimal and the whole number you are dividing by.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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How can you check your division of decimals?

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You can check your division by multiplying the quotient by the divisor to see if you get back the original decimal.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7