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 45.6 ÷ 3?

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15.2

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How do you find the average speed?

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Average speed is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken.

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What is the average speed if a car drove 426.12 miles in 5.3 hours?

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80.4 miles per hour.

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How do you share costs equally among friends?

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To share costs equally, divide the total cost by the number of friends.

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If 12 friends pay $83.40 for admission, how much does each person pay?

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Each person pays $6.95.

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What is the result of 2.8 ÷ 4?

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0.7

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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.