1. This document provides step-by-step instructions for multiplying decimals. 2. It explains that when multiplying decimals and whole numbers, you don't need to worry about decimal placement until the end. 3. The steps show working through multiplying 1.2 x 5.3, including multiplying each digit and carrying numbers to get the final answer of 6.36.

1. Multiply Decimals Mrs. Young EMC 1

2. Remember… When you multiplied decimals and whole numbers, you didn’t need to worry about decimal placement until the end of answering the problem!

3. Step 1: Multiply 1.2 x 5.3 --- you don’t need to line up the decimal or place values! 1.2 5.3 Reminder: We always multiply from right to left. (3 x 2 = 6 ) We right down the unit, In this case 6 , Under the 3 6

4. Step 2: Step 2: 1.2 5.3 6 3 We then multiply the 3 by the 1 (3 x 1 = 3) Write down the 3 next the 6

5. Step 3: 1.2 5.3 Now we start multiplying with the 5 3 6 Before we begin multiplying we must first place a in the units column 0 We multiply the 5 by the 2 (5 x 2 = 10 ) Again, we right down the unit and carry the tens 0 0 1

6. Step 4: 1.2 5.3 3 6 We multiply the 5 by the 1 (5 x 1 (+1) = 6 ) Again, we add the 1 carried earlier 0 0 1 6

7. Step 5: 1.2 5.3 3 6 0 6 0 Now, we must add the numbers together + 6 3 6

8. Step 6: Finally, we need to add the decimal point to our answer. 1.2 5.3 6 3 6 For correct decimal placement in your answer, you count how many numbers are to the right of the decimal in the actual problem. 1 1 (1 + 1 = 2) There will be two digits after the decimal point in the answer. Start at the right of the answer and move left that many spaces. .