Grade 6 math · L.8 · Decimal operations
Divide a decimal by a whole number
Divide as with whole numbers and keep the decimal point straight above the one in the dividend.
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Divide: 17.2 ÷ 4
Answer: 4.3
Divide: 8.1 ÷ 3
Answer: 2.7
Divide: 27.2 ÷ 4
Answer: 6.8
Tip: Divide as with whole numbers and keep the decimal point straight above the one in the dividend.
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