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The divisor must always be a whole number. If it is not already, then you must multiply both the the divisor and dividend by ten until the divisor is no longer a decimal. For example, let's say you have to divide 1.0/0.5 . The divisor in this case would be 0.5 . To multiply by ten, simply move the decimal over to the right one space. That would leave you with 5.0, but since you have to do it on both sides, the final expression would look like this: 10/5 .
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When dividing decimalswhat must you do if there is a decimal in the divisor?
Eliminate it as for example 25.5 divided by 8.5 is the same as 255 divided by 85 which is 3 in both divisions
How do you divide 0.5 by1.41?
Make the divisor (1.41) a whole number and then divide normally. To make the divisor a whole number, the easiest way is to keep multiplying it by 10 until it becomes a whole number; but remember, division is just like a fraction - whatever you do to the denominator (bottom) you must also do to the numerator (top) - so whatever you do to the divisor (the number by which you are dividing) you must do to the dividend (the number into which you are dividing): 0.5 ÷ 1.41 = 50 ÷ 141 (multiply both by 100) = 50/141 ≈ 0.3546
When a positive number equals its divisor the quotient must be?
1
What is 66 divided 0.3?
220
When adding and subtracting decimals you must?
add them or subtract them, as appropriate!
