Multiplying Decimals

A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It uses a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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.

0.02

The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width.

12.65 square meters

Rounding a decimal means adjusting its value to make it simpler while keeping it close to the original value.

4

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

0.25

2.16