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dividing-decimals-elementary
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Grade 5
Grade 6
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Mathematics
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5th and 6th Grade
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fifth-and-sixth-grade
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How to Divide Decimal Numbers?
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how
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You have to divide decimal numbers the same way as dividing whole numbers.

To learn how to divide whole numbers, see the Dividing Numbers concept sheet.

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Don’t forget to include the decimal point in your answer.

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86.75 ÷ 5 = ?

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2 columns
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50% / 50%
First column
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  1. I write the divisor in the division bracket symbol to begin the division.

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Example of dividing decimal numbers - 1
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2 columns
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50% / 50%
First column
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  1. I divide the whole number part of the dividend.

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Example of dividing decimals - 2
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2 columns
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50% / 50%
First column
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  1. I put the decimal point in the answer and then divide the decimal part of the dividend.

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Example of dividing decimal - 3
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86.75 ÷ 5 = 17.35

Title (level 3)
Exercise - Dividing Decimal Numbers
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exercise
Largeur de l'exercice
720
Hauteur de l'exercice
720
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