Multiplication and Division of Decimals

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 4 x 3 means adding 4 three times (4 + 4 + 4 = 12).

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation that represents the process of splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It uses a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 0.75 is a decimal.

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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 product of 0.5 x 0.2?

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0.1

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What is the product of 0.3 x 0.4?

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0.12

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How do you divide 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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What is 7.5 ÷ 3?

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2.5

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What is the product of 2.5 x 4?

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10.0

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What is 6.3 ÷ 0.9?

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7.0