Multiplying Whole Numbers
702
7.12 x 3 =
21.36
What is Step 1 to multiplying decimals?
Ignore the decimals
70 x 4 =
280
18.7 x 6 =
112.2
What is Step 2 to multiplying decimals?
Multiply like normal
435 x 3 =
1,305
7.11 x 9
63.99
What is Step 3 to multiplying decimals?
Circle all decimals to the right of the decimal in the problem.
721 x 6 =
4,326
8.2 x 3 =
24.6
What is Step 4 to multiplying decimals?
Move the decimal to the left in the answer however many circles are in your problem.
5,674 x 4
22,696
8.8 x 8 =
70.4
How many decimal places are in this number? 34.24
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