Rewrite expression without decimal: Rewrite the expression without decimal. 10.5÷2.1 can be written as 105÷21.
Divide whole numbers: Divide the whole numbers. 105÷21=5
Count decimal places: Count the decimal places in the original expression.10.5 has one decimal place.2.1 has one decimal place.10.5÷2.1 has 0 decimal places after adjusting for division.
No decimal places in result: Since there are no decimal places to adjust for in the result, the answer remains 5.10.5÷2.1=5
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