Question

pls explain decimal division by a whole number

Answer 1

Answer:

Follow these steps to divide a decimal by a whole number

Place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend. Divide the same way you would divide with whole numbers. Divide until there is no remainder, or until the quotient begins to repeat in a pattern. Annex zeros, if necessary.

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Answer 2

Okay so,

Lets take an example.

5.25 divided by 5

So first we convert it into fraction

$\frac{525}{100}$ ÷ $\frac{5}{1}$

$\frac{525}{100}$ × $\frac{1}{5}$ = $\frac{525}{500}$

Now divide 500 by 525 and you get 1.05 which is the answer