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Dividing Decimals

Divide by a whole number, or shift both numbers so the divisor is whole

Pick a division, then press ×10 to scale both numbers until the divisor is a whole number.

Dividend

4.8

Divisor

0.6

4.8 ÷ 0.6 = 8

The divisor is still a decimal — scale ×10 again.