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To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:
Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: Multiply and by . This gives:
and .
Step 2: Perform the division :
Divide by , which is equivalent to .
Therefore, the solution to the problem is .
Solve the following exercise:
Multiplying by the same number keeps the division equal! If you just erase decimal points, you're changing the actual values. must equal .
No problem! Count the decimal places in the number with more decimal places, then multiply both by that power of 10. For example, if dividing by 0.025, multiply both by 1000.
Never! The decimal conversion method already gives you the correct final answer. Moving decimals in the result will give you the wrong answer.
Check that you moved the same number of places in both numbers. Count the decimal places in the divisor - that's how many places to move in both numbers.
Continue dividing to get decimal places in your answer! For , we get exactly with no remainder.
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