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

2. 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

3. 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. 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)

5. 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