This math topic focuses on manipulating decimal numbers by adding or removing powers of ten during division. It involves simplifying problems like "0.04 divided by 0.01" and similar expressions by adjusting both the numerator and denominator to use powers of ten, making the computations simpler and more straightforward. This topic enhances understanding of decimal places and the relationship between decimals and fractions through such adjustments. Skills practiced include decimal division and operations with powers of ten.

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Division - Power of Ten Equivalent - Decimals Worksheet

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Division - Power of Ten Equivalent - Decimals
1
Make this problem simpler by adding or removing powers of ten from top and bottom.
A LaTex expression showing 0.08 over 0.06
a A LaTex expression showing 800 over 6
b A LaTex expression showing 80 over 6
c A LaTex expression showing 8 over 60
d A LaTex expression showing 80 over 60
e A LaTex expression showing 8 over 600
f A LaTex expression showing 8 over 6
2
Make this problem simpler by adding or removing powers of ten from top and bottom.
A LaTex expression showing 0.05 over 0.02
a A LaTex expression showing 50 over 20
b A LaTex expression showing 50 over 2
c A LaTex expression showing 500 over 2
d A LaTex expression showing 5 over 20
e A LaTex expression showing 5 over 2
f A LaTex expression showing 5 over 200
3
Make this problem simpler by adding or removing powers of ten from top and bottom.
A LaTex expression showing 0.01 over 0.09
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 900
b A LaTex expression showing 100 over 9
c A LaTex expression showing 10 over 90
d A LaTex expression showing 10 over 9
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 9
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 90
4
Make this problem simpler by adding or removing powers of ten from top and bottom.
A LaTex expression showing 0.06 over 0.03
a A LaTex expression showing 6 over 300
b A LaTex expression showing 600 over 3
c A LaTex expression showing 6 over 3
d A LaTex expression showing 60 over 3
e A LaTex expression showing 6 over 30
f A LaTex expression showing 60 over 30
5
Make this problem simpler by adding or removing powers of ten from top and bottom.
A LaTex expression showing 0.01 over 0.05
a A LaTex expression showing 10 over 5
b A LaTex expression showing 100 over 5
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 5
d A LaTex expression showing 10 over 50
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 500
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 50
6
Make this problem simpler by adding or removing powers of ten from top and bottom.
A LaTex expression showing 0.05 over 0.01
a A LaTex expression showing 50 over 10
b A LaTex expression showing 50
c A LaTex expression showing 5 over 10
d A LaTex expression showing 5
e A LaTex expression showing 500
f A LaTex expression showing 5 over 100
7
Make this problem simpler by adding or removing powers of ten from top and bottom.
A LaTex expression showing 0.03 over 0.05
a A LaTex expression showing 3 over 500
b A LaTex expression showing 3 over 5
c A LaTex expression showing 300 over 5
d A LaTex expression showing 30 over 50
e A LaTex expression showing 30 over 5
8
Make this problem simpler by adding or removing powers of ten from top and bottom.
A LaTex expression showing 0.09 over 0.04
a A LaTex expression showing 9 over 400
b A LaTex expression showing 90 over 4
c A LaTex expression showing 9 over 40
d A LaTex expression showing 9 over 4
e A LaTex expression showing 900 over 4
f A LaTex expression showing 90 over 40