What is the first step when applying properties of operations to divide 73 point 8 5 by 4 point 1 ?

The divisor, 4.1, has one digit after the decimal point. Multiply both the dividend and divisor by 10 to make the divisor a whole number: 73.85 ÷ 4.1 becomes 738.5 ÷ 41. The first step is “Multiply the divisor and dividend by 10.”

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