PRACTICE
Multiply:
- 17.826.3
- 321.22.03
- 0.0030.06
- 5.02 0.4
- 723.40.615
ANSWERS
1. 112.266
2. 652.036
3. 0.00018
4. 2.008
5. 444.891
Division of Decimals
When dividing two decimals, it is important to find the correct location of the
decimal point in the quotient. There are two cases.
Case 1. To divide a decimal by a whole number, divide as though both numbers
were whole numbers and place the decimal point in the quotient directly above
the decimal point in the dividend.
EXAMPLE
Divide 179.2 by 56.
SOLUTION
3 : 2
56 Þ 179 : 2
168
112
112
0
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