How to Divide a Whole Number by a Decimal
Write out your division problem.. Write the whole number as a decimal.. Move the decimal points to the right until you have whole numbers.
Steps
1
Write out your division problem.
Write out your division problem.
2
Write the whole number as a decimal.
Write the whole number as a decimal.
3
Move the decimal points to the right until you have whole numbers.
Move the decimal points to the right until you have whole numbers.
4
Write the problem using long division
Write the problem using long division
5
Find the first digit of the answer.
Find the first digit of the answer.
6
Multiply that digit by the divisor.
Multiply that digit by the divisor.
7
Subtract to find what's left over.
Subtract to find what's left over.
8
Bring down the next digit.
Bring down the next digit.
9
Try to fit the divisor into the new number.
Try to fit the divisor into the new number.
10
Repeat the steps above to find the next number.
Repeat the steps above to find the next number.
11
Continue until you reach the end of the answer line.
Continue until you reach the end of the answer line.
12
Add a decimal to extend the dividend if necessary.
Add a decimal to extend the dividend if necessary.
13
Repeat the same steps to find the next digit.
Repeat the same steps to find the next digit.
Comments (0)
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!