Dividing with Decimals

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What is dividing with decimals?

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Dividing with decimals involves dividing a number that has a decimal point by another number that may also have a decimal point.

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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 14.4 ÷ 0.8?

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18

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What is the result of 17.4 ÷ 2.9?

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6

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If Karson sold 14 boxes of candy for $91.00, how much is each box?

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$6.50

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What is 5.6 ÷ 0.02?

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280

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What is 7.8 ÷ 0.03?

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260

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How do you move the decimal when dividing by a decimal?

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When dividing by a decimal, move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it becomes a whole number, and move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places.

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What is the importance of estimating before dividing with decimals?

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Estimating helps to check if the answer is reasonable and can guide you in performing the actual division.

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What is a common mistake when dividing decimals?

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A common mistake is misplacing the decimal point in the quotient.