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 place value and how to manipulate decimals.

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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 number being divided) to the right until it becomes a whole number, and then divide as usual.

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What is the result of 1.44 ÷ 0.4?

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3.6

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What is the result of 25.44 ÷ 0.06?

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424

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If Hank has 7.8 pounds of trail mix and makes bags of 0.6 pounds, how many bags can he make?

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13 bags

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What is the result of 3.6 ÷ 0.6?

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6

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What is the result of 0.15 ÷ 3?

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0.05

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to make the divisor (the number you are dividing by) a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right.

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How do you handle the decimal point in the quotient?

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After adjusting the divisor, move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places to the right, and place the decimal point in the quotient directly above it.

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What is a common mistake when dividing decimals?

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A common mistake is forgetting to move the decimal point in both the divisor and the dividend, which can lead to incorrect answers.