5th - Decimal Multiplication

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What is decimal multiplication?

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Decimal multiplication is the process of multiplying numbers that have decimal points. It involves aligning the numbers, ignoring the decimal points during multiplication, and then placing the decimal point in the product based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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How do you multiply decimals?

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To multiply decimals, first multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers. Then, count the total number of decimal places in both factors and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the product of 8.54 and 3.27?

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27.9258

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the product of 29 and 0.14?

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4.06

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the product of 1.2 and 2.1?

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2.52

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the product of 0.6 and 0.91?

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0.546

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the product of 0.3 and 0.5?

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0.15

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the importance of decimal places in multiplication?

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Decimal places determine the precision of the result. The more decimal places in the factors, the more decimal places will be in the product.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What happens if you multiply a decimal by a whole number?

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When you multiply a decimal by a whole number, the product will still be a decimal, and the decimal point will be placed based on the decimal in the original number.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the product of 0.75 and 0.4?

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0.3

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3