Operations with Decimals

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Do you have to line up decimals when multiplying?

Back

No, you do NOT have to line up decimals when multiplying.

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What is the DIVISOR in the division problem 93.00 ÷ 4?

Back

The DIVISOR is 4.

Front

What is the first step when dividing 93.00 by 4?

Back

Move the decimal in the divisor AND dividend TWO places.

Front

What do you call the answer to a division problem?

Back

The answer is called the quotient.

Front

What do you call the answer to a multiplication problem?

Back

The answer is called the product.

Front

What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten.

Front

How do you add decimals?

Back

Line up the decimal points and add as you would whole numbers.

Front

How do you subtract decimals?

Back

Line up the decimal points and subtract as you would whole numbers.

Front

What is the place value of the first digit to the right of the decimal point?

Back

The first digit to the right of the decimal point is in the tenths place.

Front

What is the place value of the second digit to the right of the decimal point?

Back

The second digit to the right of the decimal point is in the hundredths place.