Decimal Multiplication and Division

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What is decimal multiplication?

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Decimal multiplication is the process of multiplying numbers that have 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 point, then place the decimal point in the product by counting the number of decimal places in the decimal factor.

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What is the result of multiplying 8.1 by 0.9?

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The result is 7.29.

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What is decimal division?

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Decimal division is the process of dividing numbers that have decimal points. It involves moving the decimal point in the divisor to make it a whole number and adjusting the dividend accordingly.

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How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, divide as if there is no decimal point, then place the decimal point in the quotient based on the position of the decimal in the dividend.

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What is the result of dividing 2.4 by 0.06?

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The result is 40.

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What is the result of dividing 8.4 by 0.03?

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The result is 280.

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What is the result of dividing 48 by 0.04?

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The result is 1200.

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What is the result of dividing 60 by 0.12?

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The result is 500.

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How do you convert a decimal division problem into a fraction?

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To convert a decimal division problem into a fraction, write the decimal as a fraction (e.g., 0.06 = 6/100) and then divide the fractions.