Division with Decimals

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What is division with decimals?

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Division with decimals involves dividing numbers that have decimal points, resulting in a quotient that may also have a decimal point.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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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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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is the average speed if a marathon is 26.2 miles long and completed in 4 hours?

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6.55 miles per hour.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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Calculate: 2.8 ÷ 4

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0.7

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the perimeter of a square if each side is 12.35 cm?

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49.4 cm (Perimeter = 4 x side length).

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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How do you find the length of one side of a square if you know the perimeter?

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Divide the perimeter by 4.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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Calculate: 0.18 ÷ 3

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0.06

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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Calculate: 0.15 ÷ 3

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0.05

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the result of dividing a decimal by a decimal?

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The result can also be a decimal, and you may need to adjust the decimal points accordingly.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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Identify the dividend and divisor, and adjust the decimal points if necessary.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2