Multiplying Decimals

To properly place the decimal for your answer when multiplying decimal numbers you must:

• line up the decimal numbers first to place the decimal point

• move the decimal in the divisor all the way to the right and do the same amount of moves for the dividend

• count the digits behind the decimal points

• multiply then line up the digits

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

What is the first step when multiplying decimals?

• Line up the numbers
• Line up the decimals
• Multiply like normal
• Move the decimal

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

How many numbers will be behind the decimal in our answer for: 0.2 x 0.8

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

How many numbers will be behind the decimal in our answer for: 5.78 x 3.5

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

How many numbers will be behind the decimal in our answer for: 3.5 x 4.92

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

How many numbers will be behind the decimal in our answer for: 45.1 x 7

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

How many numbers will be behind the decimal in our answer for the following question:

One kilometer is about .62 mile. It is 12 kilometers from Noah's house to tthe ice skating rink. About how many miles is it from Noah's house to the ice skating rink?

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

How many numbers will be behind the decimal in our answer for the following question:

Jackie rode her bike around Capaha Park last week. The trail is 8.54 miles long. If she rode around the park 4 times last week, how many miles did she travel in all?

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

How many numbers will be behind the decimal in our answer for the following problem:

0.18 x 2.0

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3