Pre-Algebra Examples

$1.53 \div 0.3$

Step 1

Set up the division problem in long division format.

$0$

$3$

$1$

$5$

$3$

Step 2

Move the decimal the same amount of places in both numbers until the divisor is a whole number.

$3$

$1$

$5$

$3$

Step 3

Divide $15$ by $3$ . Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

		$5$
$3$	$1$	$5$	.	$3$

Step 4

Multiply the newest quotient digit $(5)$ by the divisor $3$ .

Step 5

Subtract $15$ from $15$ .

Step 6

Bring down the next number of the dividend.

Step 7

Divide $3$ by $3$ . Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

Step 8

Multiply the newest quotient digit $(1)$ by the divisor $3$ .

Step 9

Subtract $3$ from $3$ .

Step 10

The result of division of $1.53 \div 0.3$ is $5.1$ .

$5.1$