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How to divide a number having decimals for both denominator and numerator ? Kindly explain with an example.
Consider a rational number p/q
If p and q are decimals, multiply p and q both by one of the multiple of 10 so as to convert it into integer values. then solve as usual.

For eg: Consider 32.44/2.6 
              32.44/2.6  =  (32.44×100)/(2.6×100)
                           =  3244/260
                                    = 1622/130 (divide numerator and numerator by 2)
                           = 811/65 (further simplification is not possible since 811 is a prime)
          converting into decimal,
                811/65 = 12.4769


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