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To solve this problem, we need to divide by . We can achieve this by simplifying the division process:
Thus, the result of dividing by is .
Solve the following exercise:
Because division follows the scaling property! When you multiply both the dividend and divisor by the same number, the quotient stays identical. It's like having .
Multiply by the power of 10 needed for the number with more decimal places. For example, if you have 12.45 ÷ 3.2, multiply both by 100 to get 1245 ÷ 320.
No! You must account for decimal placement. Always use the proper method of multiplying both numbers by the same power of 10, or you'll get the wrong answer.
Count the decimal places in each number and use the power of 10 that eliminates all decimals. One decimal place = ×10, two decimal places = ×100, etc.
That's totally normal! Many decimal divisions result in decimals or fractions. Just make sure to show your work clearly and double-check by multiplying back.
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