Multiplying and Dividing Decimals

Multiplying and Dividing Decimals

​MGSE6.NS.3

​Fluently add, subtract, multiply, and divide multi-digit decimals using the standard algorithm for each operation.

​Learning Target

​I can multiply, and divide multi-digit decimals using the standard algorithm for each operation.

First you line up the decimals then add.​

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Adding Decimals​

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You line up the decimals and subtract.​

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Subtracting Decimals​

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Add (+) or Subtract (-) with Decimal

• Find the decimal

• Line up the decimals

• Fill in the empty spots with zero

• Add or Subtract

• Bring down the decimal in your answer

Multiplying ( × ) with Decimals

• The number with the most digits goes on top

• Decimals do not line up

• Multiply like normal

• Count how many places in the first number (top) the decimal is moved over

• Count how many places in the 2nd number (bottom) the decimal is moved over

• The total number of places moved in the 1st and 2nd number is how many places you move the decimal in your answer

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Multiple Choice

When you multiply two decimal numbers, you line up the digits not the decimal points.

• True

• False

Dividing (÷) with Decimals

• Divisor cannot have a decimal

• Move the divisor decimal so it is a whole number

• Move the same amount of places in the dividend

• Place a decimal straight up where you write your answer 

• Divide like normal

• **When the divisor has no decimal but the dividend does, just move the decimal up and divide normally.

Multiple Choice

When you add two decimal numbers, you do not need to line up the decimal points.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

When you divide two decimal numbers, the divisor cannot have a decimal.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which statement about 6.45 ÷ 0.5 is true?

• The dividend is a whole number.

• The divisor should become 5 before you divide

• The product does not have a hundreds place.

Story Problems with Decimals

• Read the problem carefully!

• Look for clue words!

• Follow the Rules for Decimal Operations!

• Check to make sure your answer makes sense!

Multiple Choice

Dylan is buying groceries. He buys milk for $2.95, Takis for $2.68, and Sprite for $7.98. What will his total be before bottle deposit?

To solve this problem you should...

• add

• subtract