Dividing with decimals pp
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The document provides step-by-step instructions for dividing decimals. It explains that the divisor goes in the box, decimals must be aligned by moving the decimal point left in both numbers, and then the division can be performed digit-by-digit, bringing down decimals as needed until there are no digits left to divide. The example problem is 4.38 divided by 3, which equals 9.7.
Dividing with decimals pp
- 1. Dividing With . 3 88 0.4 Decimals... First, we need to set our problem up. We always divide into the first number. The first number goes into our box. 04 . . 3 88 Next, we must move our decimals' place. 04. . 3 88 Brandon 1
- 2. We have to move our decimal one place to the left. We have to do this to both numbers! . 04 . 3 88 We now have our problem setup and ready to be solved. 04 . 3 8 8 . Brandon 2
- 3. We can now solve our problem. 04 . . 3 8 8 3 can not be divided by 4... But 38 can be divided by 4! 9 04 . . 3 8 8 - 3 6 Subtract. 2 Brandon 3
- 4. 9 . 04 . . 3 8 8 Next, we bring - 3 6 our decimal up. 2 . 9 7 . 04 . 3 8 8 Finally, we drop our 8 and finish - 3 6 dividing. Our answer is 9.7. 2 8 - 2 8 Brandon 4