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Learn how to divide decimals by whole numbers and decimals effectively. Discover techniques for dividing decimals by 1-digit or 2-digit numbers. Practice problems included for better understanding.
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Chapter 4 L4-3 Notes: Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers
Divide a Decimal by a 1-digit Number Dividing a decimal by a whole number is similar to dividing whole numbers.
Divide a Decimal by a 2-digit Number Decimals never have remainders. If you have a remainder, annex a zero and continue dividing.
On Your Own… Divide. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary. • 39.39 ÷ 3 • 9.6 ÷ 2 • 69.904 ÷ 34
Chapter 4 L4-4 Notes: Dividing by Decimals
Dividing by Decimals When dividing by decimals, change the divisor into a whole number. To do this, multiply both the divisor and the dividend by the same power of 10. Then divide as with whole numbers.
On Your Own… • 54.4 ÷ 1.7 • 0.0063 ÷ 0.007
Zeros in the Quotient and Dividend Find 52.8 ÷ 0.44
On Your Own… • 5.6 ÷ 0.014 • 0.4 ÷ 0.0025