long division with decimals

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method for dividing larger numbers into smaller parts, allowing you to find the quotient step by step.

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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 perform long division as you would with whole numbers, keeping track of the decimal point in the quotient.

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What is the quotient of 12.5 ÷ 5?

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2.5

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What is the quotient of 7.2 ÷ 8?

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0.9

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What is the quotient of 3.6 ÷ 6?

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0.6

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What is the quotient of 20.4 ÷ 3?

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6.8

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What is the quotient of 2.8 ÷ 4?

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0.7

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What does the decimal point represent in division?

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The decimal point indicates the position of the value in the number, showing how many tenths, hundredths, etc., are in the quotient.

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when the divisor does not evenly divide the dividend.

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How do you handle decimals in the dividend?

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When dividing by a whole number, you can treat the decimal as a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right, and then adjust the quotient accordingly.