Multiplying Decimals

1. Multiply
2. Move the decimal
Multiply Decimals

 Step 1 --- Ignore the decimal

 Step 2 --- Rewrite the problem
 Step 3 --- Multiply the problem
 Step 4 --- Underline all numbers to the
right of decimal(s) in original problem
 Step 5 --- Move decimal that many
places left in your answer
Steps 1 & 2
4.56
X 0.39

456
 Ignore decimals and x 39
rewrite the problem
Step 3
 Multiply problem without decimals

456
x 39
4104
+13680
17784
Step 4
 Underline numbers to the right of
decimals in original problem

4. 5 6
x 0. 3 9
( 4 places)
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 Step 5
 Move decimal that many places left in answer
o
456
o x 39
o 4104
o +13680
o 17784 ( 4 places)