How Do You Divide a Decimal by a Decimal?

How Do You Divide a Decimal by a Decimal?

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Dividing decimals? Then this tutorial is a must see! Follow along and learn how you can divide decimals by rewriting the problem as a fraction and then using long division to solve. Check it out!

Keywords:

  • decimals
  • division
  • multiply away decimal
  • multiples of 10
  • 10
  • numerator
  • denominator

Background Tutorials

  • Find whole-number quotients of whole numbers with up to four-digit dividends and two-digit divisors, using strategies based on place value, the properties of operations, and/or the relationship between multiplication and division. Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular arrays, and/or area models.

      • What's a Dividend and What's a Divisor?What's a Dividend and What's a Divisor?

      What's a Dividend and What's a Divisor?

      When you do division problems, you need to know the vocabulary that people use to describe what number is being divided, and what number is doing the dividing. This tutorial will help you keep that vocabulary straight!

  • Fluently divide multi-digit numbers using the standard algorithm.

      • How Do You Do Long Division?How Do You Do Long Division?

      How Do You Do Long Division?

      We know that calculators are everywhere, but that doesn't mean that long division isn't important! Sometimes you won't be allowed to use a calculator, and when those times occur, you'll be thankful that you watched this video!

Further Exploration

  • Solve real-world and mathematical problems by writing and solving equations of the form x + p = q and px = q for cases in which p, q and x are all nonnegative rational numbers.

      • How Do You Solve a Decimal Equation Using Division?How Do You Solve a Decimal Equation Using Division?

      How Do You Solve a Decimal Equation Using Division?

      Want to see how to solve an equation containing decimals? Then check out this tutorial! You'll see how to divide decimals in order to solve an equation for a variable. Then, see how to check your answer so you can be certain it's correct!