Multiplying and Dividing Decimals

Multiplying Decimals

100

 5.73

x 0.5

2.865

200

  0.40

x 0.2

0.08

300

    8.42

x   6.0

50.52

400

     7.4

x   5.3

39.22

500

  67.45

x 23.74

1601.263

Dividing Decimals

100

  28.38

÷6

4.73

200

  76.54

÷ 4

19.135

300

  64.4

÷5

12.88

400

  36.7

÷ 8

4.5875

500

  50.4

÷ 7

7.2

Steps

100

Do you have to line up the decimals when multiplying?

No

200

What is the first step to dividing decimals by whole numbers?

Bring the decimal straight up?

300

Can you have a remainder when dividing decimals?

No

400

How many places should be behind the decimal in the answer when you multiply decimals?

The number equal to the places behind the decimal in the problem.

500

Which way do you move the decimal if you are dividing by 100?

right

Adding or Subtracting

100

81.33 + 37.49

118.82

200

53.60 + 60.79

114.39

300

0.94 - 0.49

0.45

400

0.76 - 0.59

0.17

500

6.14 - 2.58

3.56

Random

100

What is Mrs. Narez's favorite sport?

Volleyball

200

What is Mrs. Lamb's favorite color?

Purple

300

How many kids do Mrs. Narez and Mrs. Lamb each have?

2

400

What is Mrs. Wathen's favorite breakfast?

Chick Fil A

500

What pet does Ms. Ilewski have?

dog