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Grade 6 math · L.9 · Decimal operations

Divide a whole number by a decimal

Multiply both numbers by 10 or 100 so the divisor is a whole number, then divide.

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  1. Divide: 49 ÷ 3.5

    Answer: 14

  2. Divide: 96 ÷ 6.4

    Answer: 15

  3. Divide: 8 ÷ 0.5

    Answer: 16

Tip: Multiply both numbers by 10 or 100 so the divisor is a whole number, then divide.

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