Dividing A Decimal By A Whole Number
In this lesson, we will look at dividing a decimal number by a whole number and dividing a decimal number by multiples of 10.
When dividing a decimal number by a whole number:
Step 1:
Perform the division in the same way as division of whole numbers
Step 2:
Place the decimal point of the quotient (answer) directly above the decimal point of the dividend.
Example:
Evaluate 51.6 ÷ 12
Solution:
The following video shows how to divide a decimal number by a whole number.
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