Anon02 A.

asked • 10/07/17

divide decimal numerator

5,6/5 = 1,12, but when i set it up i get 1,11. i think 5 goes into 5 one time ( 1,) 5 goes into 6 one time. leaving 1 in rest. ending up with 1,11. ? 

Kenneth S.

I believe that you are using comma to introduce the decimal point.  That's a foreign convention.
5.6 ÷ 5 = 1.12 
 
If you do this on a calculator (with decimals), that's what you get.
 
If you do it in Long Division on paper, you will also get this result--and if you do not, then there's something wrong with how you are doing long division. (Basically, then the 5 goes into the .6, you get .1 in the quotient an a carry that makes the next division be 5 into 10, so thatis the 0.2 part of the answer.
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Arturo O.

Use of unconventional notation certainly can confuse a tutor regarding the student's intent!
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