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, align the decimal point in the dividend and perform the division as you would with whole numbers.

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What is the result of 234.9 ÷ 9?

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26.1

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What is the result of 28.24 ÷ 4?

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7.06

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What is the result of 1.875 ÷ 5?

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.375

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What is the result of 7.025 ÷ 5?

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1.405

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What is the result of 35.6 ÷ 4?

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8.9

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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 a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten.