Dividing Decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals is the process of dividing a number that has a decimal point by another number, which can also be a decimal.

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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 8.96 ÷ 2?

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4.48

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If a bag of oranges costs $7.65 and is shared by 5 friends, how much does each friend pay?

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$1.53

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What is 1.875 ÷ 5?

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.375

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If 12 friends pay $83.40 for admission and share the cost equally, how much does each person pay?

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$6.95

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What is the length of each piece if 1.8 meters of lumber is sawed into 2 equal pieces?

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0.90 meters

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to align the decimal point in the dividend and the divisor.

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What do you do if the divisor is a decimal?

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If the divisor is a decimal, move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it becomes a whole number, and do the same with the dividend.

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What is the importance of estimating before dividing decimals?

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Estimating helps to check if the final answer is reasonable and to understand the scale of the numbers involved.