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    This document provides instructions for dividing decimals using a metaphor of "swingin' monkeys." It explains that to divide decimals: 1. The decimal point of the divisor is moved right to make it a whole number, represented as "swinging" the outside monkey. 2. The decimal point of the dividend is moved the same number of places, so the inside monkey also "swings." 3. The decimal point of the quotient is placed in line with the decimal points of the divisor and dividend, with the monkeys sitting on the "roof." 4. Then divide as usual, keeping the decimal points aligned throughout the process. Practice problems are provided to demonstrate the technique.

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    This document provides instructions for dividing decimals using a metaphor of "swingin' monkeys." It explains that to divide decimals: 1. The decimal point of the divisor is moved right to make it a whole number, represented as "swinging" the outside monkey. 2. The decimal point of the dividend is moved the same number of places, so the inside monkey also "swings." 3. The decimal point of the quotient is placed in line with the decimal points of the divisor and dividend, with the monkeys sitting on the "roof." 4. Then divide as usual, keeping the decimal points aligned throughout the process. Practice problems are provided to demonstrate the technique.

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    This document provides instructions for dividing decimals using a metaphor of "swingin' monkeys." It explains that to divide decimals: 1. The decimal point of the divisor is moved right to make it a whole number, represented as "swinging" the outside monkey. 2. The decimal point of the dividend is moved the same number of places, so the inside monkey also "swings." 3. The decimal point of the quotient is placed in line with the decimal points of the divisor and dividend, with the monkeys sitting on the "roof." 4. Then divide as usual, keeping the decimal points aligned throughout the process. Practice problems are provided to demonstrate the technique.

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    Dividing Decimals by Decimals

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    Evalyn M. Salva
    This document provides instructions for dividing decimals using a metaphor of "swingin' monkeys." It explains that to divide decimals: 1. The decimal point of the divisor is moved right to make it a whole number, represented as "swinging" the outside monkey. 2. The decimal point of the dividend is moved the same number of places, so the inside monkey also "swings." 3. The decimal point of the quotient is placed in line with the decimal points of the divisor and dividend, with the monkeys sitting on the "roof." 4. Then divide as usual, keeping the decimal points aligned throughout the process. Practice problems are provided to demonstrate the technique.

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    Dividing Decimals

    “Swingin’ Monkeys”
    Swinging Monkeys!

    Follow these steps and you will


    be great at dividing decimals!

    Remember: Whatever the


    OUTSIDE monkeys do – the
    INSIDE monkeys do also!
    Division Vocabulary
    “Roof”
    Quotient
    .2 12.64
    “Outside”
    Divisor
    “Inside”
    Dividend
    Division Vocabulary
    12.64 ÷ .2
    12.64 divided by .2

    .2 12.64
    Steps in Dividing Decimals

    1. Make the divisor (outside number) a whole number by


    moving (swingin’) the decimal to the right as many places as
    it takes to make it a WHOLE NUMBER.

    2. In MONKEY TERMS: Whatever the outside monkey does


    (how far it swings) the inside monkey does also. Then the
    monkey climbs up and sits on the roof!
    Swingin’ Monkeys

    Divisor .2 12.64
    Moved (swung)
    the decimal point
    1 place to the
    right
    Steps in Dividing Decimals

    2. Move (swing) the decimal point in the dividend the same


    number of places as the divisor.

    .2 12.64 Dividend

    Moved (swung)
    the decimal point
    1 place to the
    right
    Steps in Dividing Decimals –
    Swingin’ Monkeys

    .2 12.64
    Steps in Dividing Decimals –
    Swingin’ Monkeys
    3. Place (swing) the decimal point in the answer (quotient)
    lined up with the decimal point in the dividend (on the roof).

    .2 12.64
    Steps in Dividing Decimals
    4. Now, divide as usual!

    2 126.4
    Steps in Dividing Decimals
    4. Divide the numbers. Make sure the decimal point stays
    lined up.

    63 2
    2 126.4
    12
    6
    6
    4
    What is actually happening . . .

     When you move  When you move


    the decimal one the decimal two
    place to the right to places to the right
    create a WHOLE to create a WHOLE
    number – you are number – you are
    actually multiplying actually multiplying
    it by 10! it by 100!
     Three?
    Let’s Practice

    Remember: The more neatly


    you write and keep the numbers
    lined up, the BETTER!
    Your Turn - Practice

    1) 14.2 ÷ 0.2 =

    2) 25.5 ÷ 1.5 =

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