Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers
Grade 5 · Math · Division Strategies · Quebec, Canada
Lesson Summary
Divide a decimal number by a whole number using long division with a decimal point.
Explanation
Dividing a decimal by a whole number works just like regular long division. Place the decimal point in the quotient directly above where it appears in the dividend. Then divide as usual. If you need to, add zeros after the last decimal digit to keep dividing until there is no remainder. This skill is useful for splitting money or measurements evenly.
Practice Questions
Q1: What is 4.8 / 4?
Answer: 1.2. 4 goes into 4 once, place the decimal, then 4 goes into 8 twice. The answer is 1.2.
Q2: What is 9.36 / 3?
Answer: 3.12. 3 goes into 9 three times, place the decimal, 3 goes into 3 once, 3 goes into 6 twice. The answer is 3.12.
Q3: What is 7.5 / 5?
Answer: 1.5. 5 goes into 7 once with remainder 2, place the decimal, bring down 5 to get 25, 5 goes into 25 five times. The answer is 1.5.
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Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers is a lesson in the Division Strategies chapter of Grade 5 Math. It is part of the Quebec, Canada school curriculum and covers key concepts that students need to understand at this level.
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Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers is taught in Grade 5 as part of the Math curriculum in Quebec, Canada.
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