Dividing with decimals

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What is dividing with decimals?

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Dividing with decimals involves splitting a number into equal parts where at least one of the numbers has 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, you can simply perform the division as you would with whole numbers, keeping the decimal point in the same position.

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What is the result of 0.15 ÷ 0.03?

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5

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What is the result of 1.8 ÷ 0.2?

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9

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What is the result of 36.8 ÷ 0.2?

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184

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What is the result of 2.8 ÷ 4?

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0.7

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What is the result of 36.8 ÷ 2?

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18.4

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How do you convert a division problem with decimals into a simpler form?

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You can multiply both the dividend and the divisor by the same power of 10 to eliminate the decimals.

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What is the importance of placing the decimal point correctly in division?

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Placing the decimal point correctly ensures that the value of the quotient is accurate.

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What happens when you divide a decimal by a decimal?

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When dividing a decimal by a decimal, you can convert both numbers to whole numbers by multiplying by 10 until there are no decimals.