Dividing Decimals

When dividing a decimal number [(e.g.) 5.6], these rules apply.

Dividing by 10

-move the decimal one space left

Dividing by 100

-move the decimal two spaces left

Dividing by 1000

-move the decimal three spaces left

Dividing by 0.1

-add one zero to the number or move the decimal one space to the right

Dividing by 0.01

-add two zeros to the dividend or move the decimal two spaces to the right.

Dividing by 0.001

-add three zeros to the dividend or move the decimal three spaces to the right.