How to Divide Decimals by a Whole Number?

Write the decimal dividend and the whole-number divisor

Divide as you would with whole numbers

Place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend

Continue dividing each digit from left to right

Bring down digits as needed

Add zeros to the right of the decimal if more digits are needed

Check that the quotient is reasonable by estimating

Simplify the answer if needed

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