Multiplying Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a dot (.) to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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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 were no decimal, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the original decimal.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the product of 18.7 and 6?

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112.2

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is 4 multiplied by 0.03?

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0.12

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the product of 0.4 and 0.05?

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0.02

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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How do you multiply two decimals?

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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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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is 9.2 multiplied by 6.4?

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58.88

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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If Celeste bought 4.6m of fabric at $3.57 per meter, what is the total cost?

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$16.42

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the first step in multiplying decimals?

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Line up the numbers vertically if they are written in decimal form, or write them as whole numbers for multiplication.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What happens to the decimal point when multiplying decimals?

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The decimal point in the product is placed based on the total number of decimal places in the factors being multiplied.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7