Division of a Decimal by a Whole Number

Division of a decimal by a whole number is similar to whole number spanision.

Rules for Decimal Division by a Whole Number

We use spanision or long spanision of decimals by whole numbers as if the decimals were whole numbers ignoring the decimal points.

In the quotient that we get, we place the decimal point in the same spot as in the number that is being spanided.

Divide 74.4 ÷ 4

Solution

Step 1:

74.4 has one decimal place. 4 has no decimal places.

First we spanide 744 ÷ 4 ignoring the decimal point.

744 ÷ 4 = 186

Step 2:

Since spanidend has one decimal place, the quotient is written with one decimal place to get the answer.

Therefore,

74.4 ÷ 4 = 18.6

Step 3:

Using long spanision,

So 74.4 ÷ 4 = 18.6

Divide 94.5 ÷ 7

Solution

Step 1:

94.5 has one decimal place. 7 has no decimal places.

First we spanide 945 ÷ 7 ignoring the decimal point.

945 ÷ 7 = 135

Step 2:

Since spanidend has one decimal place, the quotient is written with one decimal place to get the answer.

Therefore,

94.5 ÷ 7 = 13.5

Step 3:

Using long spanision,

So 94.5 ÷ 7 = 13.5