Dividing Decimals

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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 involves moving the decimal point to make the division easier.

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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, simply divide as you would with whole numbers and place the decimal point in the quotient directly above where it is in the dividend.

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to make the divisor (the number you are dividing by) a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right.

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Calculate 5.75 ÷ 0.25

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23

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Calculate 7.8 ÷ 0.03

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260

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If you divide 19.5 by 0.31, what do you do first?

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Move the decimal point in both the dividend and divisor to the right two places.

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What is the cost of a 1.4-pound steak at $4.50 per pound?

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$6.30

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What happens to the decimal point when you multiply both the dividend and divisor by 10?

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The decimal point moves one place to the right.

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What is the rule for dividing decimals?

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Make the divisor a whole number by moving the decimal point, and move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places.

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What is 0.75 ÷ 0.25?

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