Multiply and Divide Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part 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 rule for 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, and move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places. Then divide as usual.

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Calculate: 0.5 × 0.2

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0.1

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Calculate: 0.6 ÷ 0.3

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2

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What is the product of 0.07 and 0.3?

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0.021

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Calculate: 1.5 × 0.4

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0.6

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Calculate: 2.5 ÷ 0.5

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5

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What is the result of 3.6 ÷ 1.2?

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3

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify if possible.