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How to divide decimals

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Explanation:

To divide decimals, you can follow these steps:

1. Move the decimal point in the divisor (the number you're dividing by) to the right, counting the number of places you move it.

2. Move the decimal point in the dividend (the number you're dividing into) the same number of places to the right.

3. Divide the numbers as if they were whole numbers.

4. Place the decimal point in the quotient (the result) the same number of places from the right as the number you counted when moving the decimal points in step 1 and 2.

For example:

To divide 12.5 by 2.5, you would move the decimal point in 2.5 two places to the right to get 25, and move the decimal point in 12.5 two places to the right to get 1250. Then divide 1250 by 25 to get 50. Finally, place the decimal point two places from the right in the quotient 50 to get the final answer of 0.50.

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