Multiplying Decimals: 5th Grade

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What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole, using a point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you multiply decimals?

Back

To multiply decimals, multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in both numbers and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is the product of 1.2 and 3?

Back

3.6

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What is 0.8 multiplied by 0.12?

Back

0.096

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What is 0.15 times 0.60?

Back

0.09

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What is 5.7 multiplied by 0.9?

Back

5.13

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Calculate the product of 2.3 and 0.7.

Back

1.61

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What does it mean to multiply?

Back

To multiply means to combine groups of equal sizes; it is repeated addition.

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What is the decimal point?

Back

The decimal point is a dot used to separate the whole number part from the fractional part in a decimal.

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How many decimal places are in 1.23?

Back

There are two decimal places in 1.23.