Decimal Multiplication and Division

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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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How do you multiply a decimal by a whole number?

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To multiply a decimal by a whole number, multiply as if there is no decimal, then place the decimal point in the product by counting the number of decimal places in the decimal.

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What is the result of 0.5 × 0.2?

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0.1

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width. The formula is Area = Length × Width.

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What is 6.1 × 2.3?

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14.03

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How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, divide as if there is no decimal, then place the decimal point in the quotient directly above where the decimal point is in the dividend.

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What is 228 ÷ 0.03?

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7,600

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What is the result of 0.2 ÷ 0.1?

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2

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What is 0.32 × 18?

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5.76

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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.