Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers

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What is dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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Dividing a decimal by a whole number means finding out how many times the whole number fits into the decimal number.

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Calculate 5.7 ÷ 3

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1.9

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What is the result of 7.2 ÷ 6?

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1.2

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Calculate 4.8 ÷ 2

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2.4

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What is 8.9 ÷ 1?

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8.9

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Find the value of 6.3 ÷ 3

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2.1

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What does the term 'decimal' mean?

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A decimal is a number that has a whole part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point.

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What is the first step in dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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Align the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) and perform the division as if it were a whole number.

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How do you check your answer after dividing a decimal?

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Multiply the quotient (the result) by the divisor (the whole number) to see if you get back the original decimal.

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What is the quotient of a division problem?

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The quotient is the result you get when you divide one number by another.