Divide a Decimal by a Whole Number - Arithmetic Step by Step

Divide 6.48 ÷ 4 by placing the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend, then dividing as usual: 6 ÷ 4 = 1 r 2, bring down 4 → 24 ÷ 4 = 6, bring down 8 → 8 ÷ 4 = 2, giving 1.62.

Example

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6.48 ÷ 4

step: align decimal: 6.48 ÷ 4
step: 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2
step: bring down 4: 24 ÷ 4 = 6
step: bring down 8: 8 ÷ 4 = 2
step: 6.48 ÷ 4 = 1.62

decimal-division-by-whole Place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend before you begin dividing. Then perform long division digit by digit exactly as you would for whole numbers.