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Divide Decimals

Decimal division is similar to whole number division except that we need to keep track of the decimal place's location.

To divide decimals:

  1. Move the point in the divisor to the right end. (If there isn't a decimal point, put a point at the end of the divisor.)
  2. Move the point in the dividend the same number of places. Write zeros as place holders if necessary.
  3. Divide the divisor into the dividend.
  4. Copy the decimal point location into the quotient.

Examples

 

Now try it on your own...

Divide the following decimals. Use scratch paper and rewrite each problem using the divided into symbol . After you have an answer, click on the box next to the question to see how you did. If you have any questions, please post them to the
Discussion Forum so that you can get help working thru the problems.

  1. 167.9567 divided by 12.89 = ?
  2. .0105 divided by 1.5 = ?

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