Multiplication of decimals
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This document discusses multiplying decimals. It provides 3 examples of multiplying decimals and has the reader try 2 practice problems. The steps for multiplying decimals are explained: 1) align the decimals on the right, 2) multiply starting from the right decimal place moving left, and 3) align the decimal point straight in the answer. The document concludes with questions and group work to solidify understanding of multiplying decimals.
Multiplication of decimals
- 1. MULTIPLICATION OF DECIMALS
- 2. EXAMPLE 1
- 3. TRY IT !!
- 4. EXAMPLE 2
- 5. EXAMPLE 3
- 6. TRY IT !!
- 7. Steps in Multipliying Decimals
- 8. Step 1 Align the decimal numbers in the right column E.g : 2.314 x 5 = Tens Ones . Tenths Hundredths Thousandhts
- 9. Step 2 Multiply the decimal numbers starting from the right. Tens Ones Tenths Hundredths Thousandhts . 2 . 3 1 4 x 5
- 10. Step 3 Align the decimal point straight. Tens Ones Tenths Hundredths Thousandhts . 2 . 3 1 4 x 5 1 1 . 5 7 0
- 11. qUESTIONS time!
- 12. GROUP WORK!!
- 13. SUMMARY!!