Multiply and Divide 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 (decimal point) separating the whole number from the fractional part.

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How do you multiply decimals?

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To multiply decimals, 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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What is the process of dividing decimals?

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To divide decimals, move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it is a whole number, then move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places and divide as usual.

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What is the quotient of 8.4 divided by 2?

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4.2

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If a piece of ribbon is 2.75 meters long and you cut it into 5 equal pieces, how long is each piece?

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0.55 meters

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If 3.6 liters of juice are divided equally among 6 friends, how much juice does each friend get?

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0.6 liters

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What is the result of dividing 6.3 by 0.5?

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12.6

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A recipe calls for 0.75 cups of sugar, and you want to make 3 batches. How much sugar do you need in total?

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2.25 cups

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What is the place value of the digit 5 in the number 3.45?

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The place value of 5 in 3.45 is 'five hundredths' or 0.05.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.