Multiplying with decimals
Explain to your child that multiplying decimals is almost the same as multiplying with whole numbers.
The only difference is that the number of decimal places in the answer must be the same as the total number of decimal places in the question.
You can use the idea of hops instead of decimal places.
When tutoring your children on decimals be sure to explain the real-life relevance of multiplication with decimals. Money is usually an idea that children can identify with. e.g. if you get $5.50 every week for 8 weeks, how much will you have at the end of the eight weeks?
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Worksheets
Multiplying
Decimals e.g. .4 x .6- Multiplying
Decimals e.g. .44 x 7.3
- Multiplying
Decimals e.g. 6.004 x 100
- Multiplying
Decimals e.g. 5.587 x .65