Dividing Decimals
Ever felt stuck when dividing decimals? Here's the secret: multiply both numbers by the same value to eliminate the decimals! This makes the math much simpler while keeping the answer the same.
For example, with , you can multiply both numbers by 100. This turns into and into . Now you just have , which is much easier to solve using regular division.
The same strategy works for other decimal division problems. With , multiply both numbers by 100 to get . Solve using long division, and you'll get as your answer.
Quick Tip: When deciding what to multiply by, look at the divisor (the number you're dividing by). Choose a power of 10 that will make it a whole number - like 10, 100, or 1000.
