GCSE Maths Decimal Division
Decimal division questions appear regularly in GCSE Maths and are useful in real-life calculations.
Example Question
Work out:
4.8 ÷ 0.6
Multiply both numbers by 10:
48 ÷ 6 = 8
Exam tip: Converting the divisor into a whole number often makes the calculation easier.
Common mistake: Some students forget to multiply BOTH numbers when removing decimals.
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