Decimal Multiplication (multi-digit)

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What is decimal multiplication?

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Decimal multiplication is the process of multiplying numbers that include decimal points. It involves aligning the numbers, ignoring the decimal points during multiplication, and then placing the decimal point in the product based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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How do you multiply a decimal by a whole number?

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To multiply a decimal by a whole number, multiply as if there is no decimal. Then, count the number of decimal places in the decimal and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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Calculate: 6.3 x 44

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277.2

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Calculate: 65 x 5.8

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377

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Calculate: 15.6 x 17

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265.2

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Calculate: 6.07 x 8

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48.56

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What is the first step in multiplying decimals?

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The first step is to ignore the decimal points and multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers.

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How do you determine the position of the decimal point in the product?

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Count the total number of decimal places in both factors. The decimal point in the product is placed to the left of the last digit, equal to the total number of decimal places counted.

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What is the product of 0.5 and 0.2?

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0.1

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What is the product of 3.4 and 2?

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6.8