Subjects
Grades
Dividing Decimal Numbers | Elementary
Concept sheet | Mathematics
Grade
5-6
5th and 6th Grade
How to Divide Decimal Numbers?
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.
Don’t forget to include the decimal point in your answer.
86.75 ÷ 5 = ?
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I write the divisor in the division bracket symbol to begin the division.
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I divide the whole number part of the dividend.
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I put the decimal point in the answer and then divide the decimal part of the dividend.
86.75 ÷ 5 = 17.35
How to Divide Decimal Numbers (Grade 5-6)
Moments in the video:
- 00:00-Presentation of the problem
- 00:34-Method to divide a decimal number by a whole number
- 02:01-Conclusion