What is the first step when applying properties of operations to divide 73.85 by 4.1?

Given:

Divide 73.85 by 4.1.

To find:

The first step when applying properties of operations to divide 73.85 by 4.1.

Solution:

We have,

Divide 73.85 by 4.1

Here, the dividend is 73.83 and divisor is 4.1.

First, we have to remove the decimals.

In numerator we have to digits after decimal and in denominator we have 1 digit after decimal.

So, multiply the divisor and dividend by 100 to remove the decimal.

Therefore, the first step is "Multiply the divisor and dividend by 100".