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Mathematics (Grade 6)

The Number System

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The Number System: Fluency, Factors, Multiples

Fluently Divide Multi-Digit Decimals - II

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Fluently Divide Multi-Digit Decimals Part II

Introduction

Dividing multi-digit decimals is a key skill used in real-life situations like handling money, measurements, and data. Practicing this skill improves accur...

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Imagine you are filling small cups for a party. You have 1.5 liters of lemonade, and each cup holds 0.4 liters.

To find how many cups you can fill, divide 1.5 by 0.4.

Before dividing, estimate the answer. 0.4 fits into 1.6 four times. Since 1.5 is slightly less than 1.6, the quotient is slightly less than 4.

Multiply both numb...

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