Understanding Division with Decimals and Fractions

The video tutorial explains how to divide numbers by decimals using two examples. The first example demonstrates dividing 8 by 0.4 by converting the numbers into tenths and using fractions. The second example involves dividing 48 by 0.24, showing how to handle hundredths and use fractions to simplify the division. The tutorial emphasizes understanding division by decimals through place value and fractions, making it less mysterious.

What is the result of dividing 8 by 0.4 when expressed in tenths?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 25

How many groups of four-tenths are there in 80 tenths?

• 25

• 15

• 10

• 20

What is the reciprocal of 4/10?

• 4/10

• 10/4

• 10

• 1/4

What is 48 divided by 0.24 when expressed in hundredths?

• 100

• 150

• 200

• 250

How do you express 48 ones in terms of hundredths?

• 4800

• 48

• 48000

• 480

What is the result of 48 times 100 divided by 24?

• 250

• 200

• 150

• 100

What is the simplified form of 4800 divided by 24?

• 250

• 100

• 150

• 200

What is the key concept when dividing by decimals?

• It is a mysterious process.

• It involves complex calculations.

• It can be understood using place value and fractions.

• It is only possible with a calculator.

How can you simplify the division of 4800 by 24?

• By dividing both by 24

• By multiplying both by 10

• By subtracting 24 from both

• By adding 24 to both

What is the result of dividing 48 by 0.24 using place value?

• 100

• 250

• 200

• 150