In long multiplication, the decimal point is the number of decimals, e.g.
1.3 <-- 1 here
x1.1 <-- 1 here so the answer would have a decimal point 2 columns from the right.
1.45 <-- 2 here
0.566 <-- 3 here so the answer would have a decimal point 5 columns from the right.
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With two thirds, you can put the bar anywhere, as long as its after the decimal point, of course. It would be simpler to put it over the 6 in the tenths place.
Put a decimal point after it, thus: 473. However, adding a 0 after the decimal point would imply a greater degree of precision.
To divide decimal numbers:If the divisor is not a whole number, move decimal point to right to make it a whole number and move decimal point in dividend the same number of places.Divide as usual. ...Put decimal point directly above decimal point in the dividend.Check your answer.
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