1. Dividing a decimal by a whole number

2. Dividing a Decimal by a Whole Number
EXAMPLE
Dividing a Decimal by a Whole Number
Find 9.92 ÷ 8
STEP 1
Place the decimal point. )
9.92 8 .

3. Dividing a Decimal by a Whole Number
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Dividing a Decimal by a Whole Number
STEP 2
Then divide. )
9.92 8 1. 1
We can see there is a remainder ‘1’ left and no number left in the integral part of decimal number to divide.

4. Dividing a Decimal by a Whole Number
EXAMPLE
Dividing a Decimal by a Whole Number
Continuing dividing )
9.92 8 1.
1 9
Now start dividing ‘decimal part’ of decimal number. Before we start dividing put a decimal point at the end of quotient ‘1’.

5. Dividing a Decimal by a Whole Number
EXAMPLE
Dividing a Decimal by a Whole Number
Continuing dividing )
9.92 8
1.2
1 9
1 6 3

6. Dividing a Decimal by a Whole Number
EXAMPLE
Dividing a Decimal by a Whole Number
Continuing dividing )
9.92 8
1.2
1 9
1 6 32

7. Ans : 9.92 ÷ 8 = 1.24 EXAMPLE Dividing a Decimal by a Whole Number )
Continuing dividing )
9.92 8
1.24
1 9
1 6 32
Now the remainder is 0, hence division is complete.
Ans : 9.92 ÷ 8 = 1.24

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