Decimal Division
Word Art
To divide decimals, move the decimal point in the divisor to the right to make it a whole number. Move the decimal in the dividend the same number of places to the right. Place the decimal point in the quotient directly over the decimal point in the dividend, and then divide as in whole numbers.
Example 1
Divide. 15.275 ÷ 3.25 Step 1 Set up the division problem. Step 2 Move the decimal point 2 places to the right to make the divisor a whole number. Move the decimal in the dividend the same number of places you moved the decimal in the divisor. In this case we'll move the decimal 2 places to the right. Place the decimal in the quotient (answer) directly above the place in the dividend. Step 3 Divide like whole numbers. |
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