When multiplying one decimal by another decimal, the result will always have a larger number of digits to the right of the decimal point than either of the two factors. The number of digits to the right is the total of the digits for the two factors.
Example:
.25 x .3 = .075 (two digits plus one = three)
You can make this clearer by putting all three in one of the numbers to start,
making one of the factors a whole number.
.25 x .3 = .025 x 3 = .075
Example:
.02 x .03 = .0006 (the product is 6, the number of places is 4)
In fraction form, this would be
2/100 x 3/100 = 6/10000
10000
When multiplying a whole number by a decimal with two places, ignore the decimal point and multiply as if you were multiplying two whole numbers. After you get the answer, re-insert the decimal point so that the product has two decimal places.
Multiplying a decimal by a whole number is similar to multiplying two whole numbers in that the basic process of multiplication remains the same: you are combining groups of a certain size. However, the key difference lies in the placement of the decimal point in the result, which requires you to account for the number of decimal places in the decimal being multiplied. In whole number multiplication, the result is straightforward without needing to adjust for decimals. Overall, the fundamental operations are the same, but the presence of a decimal adds an additional step in determining the final answer.
Multiplying 6.7 and 5.5 is the same as multiplying 0.67 and 55, or 67 and 0.55.
When multiplying a whole number by a decimal with two places, ignore the decimal point and multiply as if you were multiplying two whole numbers. After you get the answer, re-insert the decimal point so that the product has two decimal places.
they aren't that different but the whole number needs to be converted for them to be the same
10000
The difference is that if you multiply with a whole number and then multiply with a decimal and you compare.You will notice the whole number is greater.You are very welcome.
It is not. When multiplying two whole numbers you need not be concerned about placing the decimal point in the answer.
When multiplying a whole number by a decimal with two places, ignore the decimal point and multiply as if you were multiplying two whole numbers. After you get the answer, re-insert the decimal point so that the product has two decimal places.
Multiplying a decimal by a whole number is similar to multiplying two whole numbers in that the basic process of multiplication remains the same: you are combining groups of a certain size. However, the key difference lies in the placement of the decimal point in the result, which requires you to account for the number of decimal places in the decimal being multiplied. In whole number multiplication, the result is straightforward without needing to adjust for decimals. Overall, the fundamental operations are the same, but the presence of a decimal adds an additional step in determining the final answer.
Multiplying 6.7 and 5.5 is the same as multiplying 0.67 and 55, or 67 and 0.55.
When multiplying a whole number by a decimal with two places, ignore the decimal point and multiply as if you were multiplying two whole numbers. After you get the answer, re-insert the decimal point so that the product has two decimal places.
There is no difference in the procedure.
There is almost no difference. The only difference is placing the decimal point.
Not necessarily: for example, consider 0.5 * 4 = 2
Dividing by decimal is different from dividing by whole number as you have to multiply by a number to remove the decimal.