Multiplying Decimals: 5th Grade

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What is multiplying decimals?

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Multiplying decimals involves finding the product of two decimal numbers, which can result in a decimal number.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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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 are no decimals, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the decimal.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the product of 0.1 and 0.2?

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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 0.5 x 0.4?

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0.20

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What happens to the decimal point when you multiply by 10?

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When you multiply a decimal by 10, the decimal point moves one place to the right.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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What is 3.2 x 10?

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32

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the product of 0.25 and 0.4?

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0.10

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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How do you convert gallons to fluid ounces?

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To convert gallons to fluid ounces, multiply the number of gallons by 128 (since 1 gallon = 128 fluid ounces).

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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If Steve drinks 4.5 gallons of milk, how many fluid ounces is that?

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4.5 gallons x 128 = 576 fluid ounces.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

CCSS.5.MD.A.1