

Multiplying and Dividing Decimals
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Mathematics
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6th - 8th Grade
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Karen Rawdon
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6 Slides • 11 Questions
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Multiplying and Dividing Decimals

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Add (+) or Subtract (-) with decimals
Find the decimal
Line up the decimals
Fill in the empty spots with zero
Add or Subtract
Bring down the decimal in your answer
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Multiplying ( × ) with decimals
The number with the most digits goes on top
Decimals do not have to line up
Multiply like normal
Count how many places in the first number the decimal is moved over
Count how many places in the 2nd number the decimal is moved over
This is how many places you move the decimal in your answer
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Dividing ( ÷ ) with Decimals
Divisor cannot have a decimal
Move the divisor decimal so it is a whole number
Move the same amount of places in the dividend
Place a decimal straight up where you write your answer
Divide like normal
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Multiple Choice
When you add two decimal numbers, you do not need to line up the decimal points.
True
False
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Multiple Choice
When you multiply two decimal numbers, you line up the digits not the decimal points.
True
False
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Multiple Choice
When you divide two decimal numbers, the divisor cannot have a decimal.
True
False
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Multiple Choice
Which statement about
6.45 ÷0.5 is true?The dividend is a whole number.
The divisor should become 5 before you divide
The product does not have a hundreds place.
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Story Problems with Decimals
Read the problem carefully!
Look for clue words!
Follow the Rules for Decimal Operations!
Check to make sure your answer makes sense!
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Multiple Choice
Alex is buying groceries. He buys milk for $2.95, Takis for $2.68, and Mt. Dew for $7.98. What will his total be before bottle deposit?
To solve this problem you should...
add
subtract
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More Practice
Remember your rules!!
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Multiple Choice
Allison had $180.47 in her checking account. She bought groceries $75.11 and gas for $29.64. How far below $100.00 is her account?
To solve this problem you should ...
Subtract 100.00 from 180.00
Add all the numbers
Subtract the amount for groceries and gas from 180.47 and then subtract that amount from 100
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Multiple Choice
The walking club has completed 4 out of 5 walks. They have a goal of walking 20 miles. They walked 2.6 miles, 3.8 miles, 5.6 miles, and 3.1 miles. How many miles do they need to walk to make their goal?
To solve this problem you should ...
Subtract each walk from 20
Add the walks and subtract from 20
Either way will work
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