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To solve the problem of dividing by , let's simplify the operation by converting the decimals into whole numbers:
Step 1: Multiply both the dividend and the divisor by to eliminate the decimal points:
Step 2: Perform division on the whole numbers:
Step 3: Interpret the result. We found that the answer to the division .
Therefore, the solution to the problem is .
Solve the following exercise:
Multiplying by the same amount keeps the division ratio identical! If you randomly remove decimals, you change the problem completely and get wrong answers.
Always use the number with more decimal places to decide your multiplier. If dividing by 0.25, multiply both by 100 to get whole numbers.
Yes! Moving the decimal point is the same as multiplying by 10, 100, etc. Just make sure you move it the same number of places in both numbers.
Count decimal places in both numbers, then use the larger count. For , both have 1 decimal place, so move 1 place in each.
Always check by multiplying your answer by the divisor. If , then is correct!
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