How to divide with decimals and fractions.

Dividing Decimals

Step 1: Estimate the answer by rounding .

Step 2: If the divisor is not a whole number, then move the decimal place n places to the right to make it a whole number.

Step 3: Divide as usual.

Step 4: Put the decimal point in the quotient directly above where the decimal point now is in the dividend.

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1. Turn the second fraction (the one you want to divide by) upside down

(this is now a reciprocal).

Step 2. Multiply the first fraction by that reciprocal

Step 3. Simplify the fraction (if needed)