Multiplying Decimals
35.73
x 4.8
171.504
28.2
÷.3
94
What is the second step in Multiplying Decimals?
Multiply as normal
27.4
x 5.5
150.7
76.54
÷ 4
19.135
What is the first step to dividing decimals?
Set up your problem as normal
68.42
x 4.5
57.5
÷ 2.3
25
What is the 3rd step to multiplying decimals?
Count the decimal place values in the divisor and put it in the the dividend.
87.43
x 3.6
314.748
20.6
÷ .82
25
What is the 2nd step to dividing decimals?
Bring the decimal point up
67.45
x 2.3
155.135
102.6
÷ 2.7
38
What is the first step to multiplying decimals?
Set up your problem with the numbers aligned and the factor with the most digits on top.