Divide a Decimal by a Whole Number Mrs. Young EMC 1

6) 8 . 4 Step 1: . In division, the decimal point can NEVER move. Start the problem by moving the decimal up into the quotient. . 6) 8 . 4

Step 2: 1 4 . Divide as you would in a regular division problem. Please note that when dividing decimals there will never be a remainder. 6) 8 . 4 - 6 2 4 - 2 4

4) 2 . 4 4 Step 1: . In division, the decimal point can NEVER move. Start the problem by moving the decimal up into the quotient. . 4) 2 . 4 4

Step 2: 6 1 Divide as you would in a regular division problem. Please note that when dividing decimals there will never be a remainder. . 4) 2 . 4 4 - 2 4 - 4 2 4 - 4