Divide Decimals by Whole Numbers

Dividing Decimals: Learn

The procedure for the division of decimals is very similar to the division of whole numbers.

How to divide a four digit decimal number by a two digit number (e.g. 0.4131 ÷ 17):

Place the divisor (17) before the division bracket and place the dividend (0.4131) under it.

17 0 . 4 1 3 1

Bring the decimal point up directly above where it is in the dividend.

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17 0 . 4 1 3 1

Proceed with normal long division, using placeholder zeros as necessary

0 . 0 2 4 3
17 0 . 4 1 3 1
- 3 4
7 3
- 6 8
5 1
- 5 1
0

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