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Does it bother you that there is a remainder? Or maybe you have to do it for homework, and you were not listening in class? This guide will tell you how to do it


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Steps

  1. Divide So That the Quotient Is a Decimal Step 1
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    Write out the problem in long division format.
  2. Divide So That the Quotient Is a Decimal Step 2
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    Solve the way you would with a remainder.
  3. Divide So That the Quotient Is a Decimal Step 3
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    Add a .0 to the last digit.
  4. Divide So That the Quotient Is a Decimal Step 4
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    Bring down the .0
  5. Divide So That the Quotient Is a Decimal Step 5
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    Now do "How many times does 6 go into 30?"
  6. Divide So That the Quotient Is a Decimal Step 6
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    Write it on top
  7. Divide So That the Quotient Is a Decimal Step 7
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    Finished!


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Tips

  • Don't forget to put a decimal sign at the top, too!

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