How to Divide Decimals using Algorithims

This week Group 1 has been learning about dividing decimal numbers the first thing to do is 1st we Check the Divisor: Look at the number doing the dividing (the number outside the division box). If it has a decimal, move it to the right until it is a whole number.Adjust the Dividend: Move the decimal point inside the division box (the dividend) the exact same number of places to the right.Bring the Decimal Up: Place your new decimal point directly above its new spot in the division box.Divide as Usual: Perform your long division steps (divide, multiply, subtract, bring down). If you need to, add trailing zeros to the right of your dividend to finish the problem.

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