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No, it is not necessary. But it does help to be tidy.

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Q: Do you have to line up the decimals when multiplying?
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When do you line up the decimal?

you only line the decimals up when you are subtracting or adding not when you are multiplying im not sure about division...


Is it true when multiplying decimal numbers you must line up the decimals in the two numbers being multiplied?

No, it is not true.


What are some of the rules to follow with decimals?

1. When adding, the decimals MUST line up: 012.3 +32.1 2. When multiplying, you dont have to put the decimals side by side: 12.3 x323.55 Then you count how many numbers are after the decimals, which, in this case, is three. Hope it helped!


When multiplying decimals do you line them up?

Yes you do that is very important when doing a decimal problem.* * * * *It is important for other basic binary operations but NOTmultiplication.


When multiplying decimals with whole numbers do you line up the whole numbers?

Hey awesome Question. The answer is no you do not have to line up the decimals when multyping only when adding and subtracting. The main thing is when you multiply make sure you put the decimal in the right place in your answer. YOu count how may places their are behind the decimals in BOTH numbers then you make sure their are that many places behind the decimal in you answer. :)


Why do they move the decimals when multipying?

why do they move the decimals when multiplying


When multiplying decimals do you to stack?

no.


How is multiplying rational numbers like multiplying fractions and multiplying decimals?

Fractions and decimals are usually rational numbers. Besides, multiplying rational and irrational numbers is also similar.


When multiplying decimals count the decimals digits in each?

Yes.


How do you add decimals step by step?

line up the decimals together


Do you line up decimals when you multiply?

no


How line up multiply decimals?

You need to line up decimals for additional and subtraction. For multiplication, you don't need to line them up - in fact, it would serve no useful purpose.