Dividing Decimals Using Models

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals is the process of dividing numbers that have decimal points, which can involve whole numbers and fractions.

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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 the division as you would with whole numbers, and then place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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What is the result of 3.6 divided by 3?

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1.2

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What is the result of 0.36 divided by 3?

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0.12

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True or False: 2 divided by 0.2 equals 10.

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True

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What is 1.8 meters divided by 2?

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0.90 meters

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What is 0.21 divided by 7?

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0.03

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How do you represent 1.4 divided by 2 using a model?

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You can use a number line or area model to show that 1.4 is split into 2 equal parts, each measuring 0.7.

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to align the decimal point in the dividend and the divisor.

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What happens to the decimal point when dividing by a whole number?

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The decimal point in the quotient is placed directly above the decimal point in the dividend.