Dividing a Decimal by a Whole Number

The video tutorial explains how to divide a decimal number by a whole number using a real-world example. Kayla buys 12.42 ounces of candy and wants to share it equally among six friends. The tutorial walks through the division process step-by-step, emphasizing the importance of ignoring the decimal point initially and treating the dividend as a whole number. It covers the four-step division process: divide, multiply, subtract, and bring down. The tutorial also explains how to correctly place the decimal point in the quotient, resulting in each friend receiving 2.07 ounces of candy. The lesson concludes with a recap of the division process for decimals.

How much candy did Kayla purchase in total?

How many friends does Kayla plan to share the candy with?

What is the first step in the division process described?

What do we do after dividing in the four-step process?

What is the result of dividing 12 by 6?

How do we determine where to place the decimal point in the quotient?

What amount of candy will each friend receive?