This math topic focuses on the division of decimals by applying the power of ten simplifications. The problems involve making divisions simpler by adjusting the numerator and denominator using powers of ten, specifically converting decimal numbers for ease in division. These are set in a context of mastery in decimal division, intended for practice at a skilled level. There are several questions, each with multiple potential solutions, requiring the student to manipulate decimal values through powers of ten effectively.

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Division - Power of Ten Equivalent - Decimals Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Division - Power of Ten Equivalent - Decimals (Level 5)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Decimal Division - Advanced' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/decimals_division_advanced/
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Make this problem simpler by adding or removing powers of ten from top and bottom.
A LaTex expression showing 0.9 over 0.045
a A LaTex expression showing 9,000 over 45
b A LaTex expression showing 9,000 over 450
c A LaTex expression showing 900 over 45
d A LaTex expression showing 900 over 4,500
e A LaTex expression showing 90,000 over 45
f A LaTex expression showing 900 over 450
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A LaTex expression showing 0.002 over 0.0091
a A LaTex expression showing 2,000 over 91
b A LaTex expression showing 200 over 91
c A LaTex expression showing 20 over 91
d A LaTex expression showing 20 over 910
e A LaTex expression showing 200 over 910
f A LaTex expression showing 20 over 9,100
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A LaTex expression showing 0.01 over 0.83
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 8,300
b A LaTex expression showing 10 over 830
c A LaTex expression showing 10 over 83
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 830
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 83
f A LaTex expression showing 100 over 83
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A LaTex expression showing 0.4 over 0.6
a A LaTex expression showing 4 over 600
b A LaTex expression showing 4 over 60
c A LaTex expression showing 400 over 6
d A LaTex expression showing 40 over 60
e A LaTex expression showing 40 over 6
f A LaTex expression showing 4 over 6
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A LaTex expression showing 0.008 over 0.76
a A LaTex expression showing 8 over 7,600
b A LaTex expression showing 80 over 760
c A LaTex expression showing 800 over 760
d A LaTex expression showing 8 over 760
e A LaTex expression showing 80 over 7,600
f A LaTex expression showing 8 over 76,000
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A LaTex expression showing 0.03 over 0.52
a A LaTex expression showing 300 over 52
b A LaTex expression showing 3 over 520
c A LaTex expression showing 30 over 520
d A LaTex expression showing 30 over 52
e A LaTex expression showing 3 over 5,200
f A LaTex expression showing 3 over 52
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A LaTex expression showing 0.008 over 0.98
a A LaTex expression showing 80 over 980
b A LaTex expression showing 8 over 9,800
c A LaTex expression showing 80 over 9,800
d A LaTex expression showing 8 over 98,000
e A LaTex expression showing 8 over 980
f A LaTex expression showing 800 over 980