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Chapter 4

L4-3 Notes:

Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers

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Divide a Decimal by a 1-digit Number

Dividing a decimal by a whole number is similar to dividing whole numbers.

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Divide a Decimal by a 2-digit Number

Decimals never have remainders. If you have a remainder, annex a zero and continue dividing.

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On Your Own…

Divide. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

1. 39.39 ÷ 3

2. 9.6 ÷ 2

3. 69.904 ÷ 34

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Chapter 4

L4-4 Notes:

Dividing by Decimals

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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.

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On Your Own…

1. 54.4 ÷ 1.7

2. 0.0063 ÷ 0.007

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Zeros in the Quotient and Dividend

Find 52.8 ÷ 0.44

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On Your Own…

1. 5.6 ÷ 0.014

2. 0.4 ÷ 0.0025