Multiplying DecimalsIgnore the points, multiply, then count them back in.5th GradeMultiply as if the decimal points were not there, then put one back at the end.1IGNORE THE POINTSTreat 2.4 × 1.3 as 24 × 13.2MULTIPLY NORMALLY24 × 13 = 312.3COUNT THE DECIMAL PLACES2.4 has one, 1.3 has one. Two altogether.4PUT THE POINT BACKCount two places from the right: 3.12.WORKED0.5 × 0.3 → 5 × 3 = 15 → two places → 0.151.25 × 4 → 125 × 4 = 500 → two places → 5.00 = 5Estimate first. 2.4 × 1.3 is roughly 2 × 1, so about 3 — which makes3.12 believable and 31.2 not.Multiplying Decimalswww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 5th Grade

Multiplying Decimals

Ignore the points, multiply, then count them back in.

How to use it

Count the decimal places in the question before you start. That is your answer's place count.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
5th Grade
Ages
10–11
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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