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Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Back to Algebra–Ready Review Content.

Page 2: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

47

7x

9

Let's review the multiplication of two

multiple digit numbers. Such a problem

is treated as multiple problems of

multiplying with a single digit number.

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

6

Page 3: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

we start the multiplication by

multiplying the top with the

bottom right most digit.

47

7x

9For example,

Let's review the multiplication of two

multiple digit numbers. Such a problem

is treated as multiple problems of

multiplying with a single digit number.

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

6

Page 4: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

we start the multiplication by

multiplying the top with the

bottom right most digit.

47

7x

4x7=28

9For example,

6

Let's review the multiplication of two

multiple digit numbers. Such a problem

is treated as multiple problems of

multiplying with a single digit number.

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Page 5: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

we start the multiplication by

multiplying the top with the

bottom right most digit.

47

7x

8

record

the 8

carry

the 2

4x7=28

9For example,

6

Let's review the multiplication of two

multiple digit numbers. Such a problem

is treated as multiple problems of

multiplying with a single digit number.

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Page 6: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

we start the multiplication by

multiplying the top with the

bottom right most digit.

47

7x

8

record

the 8

carry

the 2

4x7=28 7x7=49,

9For example,

Let's review the multiplication of two

multiple digit numbers. Such a problem

is treated as multiple problems of

multiplying with a single digit number.

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

6

Page 7: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

we start the multiplication by

multiplying the top with the

bottom right most digit.

47

7x

8

record

the 8

carry

the 2

4x7=28 7x7=49,

49+2=51

9For example,

Let's review the multiplication of two

multiple digit numbers. Such a problem

is treated as multiple problems of

multiplying with a single digit number.

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

6

Page 8: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

we start the multiplication by

multiplying the top with the

bottom right most digit.

47

7x

8

record

the 8

carry

the 2

4x7=28 7x7=49,

1

record

the 1

49+2=51

9For example,

carry

the 5

Let's review the multiplication of two

multiple digit numbers. Such a problem

is treated as multiple problems of

multiplying with a single digit number.

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

6

Page 9: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

we start the multiplication by

multiplying the top with the

bottom right most digit.

47

7x

8

record

the 8

carry

the 2

4x7=28 7x7=49,

1

record

the 1

carry

the 5

49+2=51

9

9x7=63,

63+5= 68

For example,

Let's review the multiplication of two

multiple digit numbers. Such a problem

is treated as multiple problems of

multiplying with a single digit number.

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

6

Page 10: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

we start the multiplication by

multiplying the top with the

bottom right most digit.

47

7x

8

record

the 8

carry

the 2

4x7=28 7x7=49,

1

record

the 1

carry

the 5

49+2=51

9

9x7=63,

63+5= 68

8

record

the 8

carry

the 6

6

For example,

Let's review the multiplication of two

multiple digit numbers. Such a problem

is treated as multiple problems of

multiplying with a single digit number.

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

6

Page 11: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

we start the multiplication by

multiplying the top with the

bottom right most digit.

47

7x

8

record

the 8

carry

the 2

4x7=28 7x7=49,

1

record

the 1

carry

the 5

49+2=51

9

9x7=63,

63+5= 68

8

record

the 8

carry

the 6

6When this is completed, we

proceed with the multiplication to

the next digit of the bottom number.

For example,

6

Let's review the multiplication of two

multiple digit numbers. Such a problem

is treated as multiple problems of

multiplying with a single digit number.

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Page 12: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

we start the multiplication by

multiplying the top with the

bottom right most digit.

When this is completed, we

proceed with the multiplication to

the next digit of the bottom number.

For example, 47

7

8

record

the 8

1

record

the 1

9

8

record

the 8

carry

the 6

6

6x

Let's review the multiplication of two

multiple digit numbers. Such a problem

is treated as multiple problems of

multiplying with a single digit number.

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Page 13: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

we start the multiplication by

multiplying the top with the

bottom right most digit.

When this is completed, we

proceed with the multiplication to

the next digit of the bottom number.

For example, 47

7

8

record

the 8

4x6=24

1

record

the 1

9

8

record

the 8

carry

the 6

6

6x

Let's review the multiplication of two

multiple digit numbers. Such a problem

is treated as multiple problems of

multiplying with a single digit number.

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Page 14: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

we start the multiplication by

multiplying the top with the

bottom right most digit.

When this is completed, we

proceed with the multiplication to

the next digit of the bottom number.

For example, 47

7

8

record

the 8

4x6=24

1

record

the 1

←record

9

8

record

the 8

carry

the 6

6

6

carry

the 2

4

x

Let's review the multiplication of two

multiple digit numbers. Such a problem

is treated as multiple problems of

multiplying with a single digit number.

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Page 15: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

we start the multiplication by

multiplying the top with the

bottom right most digit.

When this is completed, we

proceed with the multiplication to

the next digit of the bottom number.

For example, 47

7

8

record

the 8

4x6=24 7x6=42,

1

record

the 1

←record

42+2=44

9

8

record

the 8

carry

the 6

6

6

carry

the 2

4

x

Let's review the multiplication of two

multiple digit numbers. Such a problem

is treated as multiple problems of

multiplying with a single digit number.

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Page 16: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

we start the multiplication by

multiplying the top with the

bottom right most digit.

When this is completed, we

proceed with the multiplication to

the next digit of the bottom number.

For example, 47

7

8

record

the 8

carry

the 4

4x6=24 7x6=42,

1

record

the 1

←record

42+2=44

9

8

record

the 8

carry

the 6

6

6

carry

the 2

44

x

Let's review the multiplication of two

multiple digit numbers. Such a problem

is treated as multiple problems of

multiplying with a single digit number.

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Page 17: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

we start the multiplication by

multiplying the top with the

bottom right most digit.

When this is completed, we

proceed with the multiplication to

the next digit of the bottom number.

For example, 47

7

8

record

the 8

carry

the 4

4x6=24 7x6=42,

1

record

the 1

←record

42+2=44

9

9x6=54

54+4= 58

8

record

the 8

carry

the 6

6

6

carry

the 2

44

x

Let's review the multiplication of two

multiple digit numbers. Such a problem

is treated as multiple problems of

multiplying with a single digit number.

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Page 18: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

we start the multiplication by

multiplying the top with the

bottom right most digit.

When this is completed, we

proceed with the multiplication to

the next digit of the bottom number.

For example, 47

7

8

record

the 8

carry

the 4

4x6=24 7x6=42,

1

record

the 1

←record

42+2=44

9

9x6=54

54+4= 58

8

record

the 8

carry

the 6

6

6

carry

the 2

4485

x

Let's review the multiplication of two

multiple digit numbers. Such a problem

is treated as multiple problems of

multiplying with a single digit number.

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Page 19: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

we start the multiplication by

multiplying the top with the

bottom right most digit.

When this is completed, we

proceed with the multiplication to

the next digit of the bottom number.

For example,

Because we are in a

place value system, the

result of the multiplication

must be placed in the correct slots,

so it is shift one place to the left.

47

7

8

record

the 8

carry

the 4

4x6=24 7x6=42,

1

record

the 1

←record

42+2=44

9

9x6=54

54+4= 58

8

record

the 8

carry

the 6

6

6

carry

the 2

Finally, we obtain the answer

by adding the two columns.

4485+

x

Let's review the multiplication of two

multiple digit numbers. Such a problem

is treated as multiple problems of

multiplying with a single digit number.

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Page 20: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

we start the multiplication by

multiplying the top with the

bottom right most digit.

When this is completed, we

proceed with the multiplication to

the next digit of the bottom number.

For example,

Because we are in a

place value system, the

result of the multiplication

must be placed in the correct slots,

so it is shift one place to the left.

47

7

8

record

the 8

carry

the 4

4x6=24 7x6=42,

1

record

the 1

←record

42+2=44

9

9x6=54

54+4= 58

8

record

the 8

carry

the 6

6

6

carry

the 2

Finally, we obtain the answer

by adding the two columns.

4485

8526 5

+

x

Let's review the multiplication of two

multiple digit numbers. Such a problem

is treated as multiple problems of

multiplying with a single digit number.

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Page 21: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

To multiply two decimal numbers, do exactly the same–then insert

the decimal point in the product at the correct place for the final

answer.

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Page 22: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

To multiply two decimal numbers, do exactly the same–then insert

the decimal point in the product at the correct place for the final

answer.

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example A. Multiply 9.74 x 6.7

Page 23: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

47

7

81

9

866

4485

8526 5

x

To multiply two decimal numbers, do exactly the same–then insert

the decimal point in the product at the correct place for the final

answer.

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example A. Multiply 9.74 x 6.7

Ignore the decimal points and multiply

974 x 67 = 65258.

Page 24: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

I. count the total number of places to the right of the decimal point in both

decimal numbers,

47

7

81

9

866

4485

8526 5

x

To multiply two decimal numbers, do exactly the same–then insert

the decimal point in the product at the correct place for the final

answer. To locate the position of the decimal point:

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example A. Multiply 9.74 x 6.7

Ignore the decimal points and multiply

974 x 67 = 65258. Put back the decimal

points to count the number of places after

them, which is 3.

Page 25: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

I. count the total number of places to the right of the decimal point in both

decimal numbers,

47

7

81

9

866

4485

8526 5

x

To multiply two decimal numbers, do exactly the same–then insert

the decimal point in the product at the correct place for the final

answer. To locate the position of the decimal point:

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example A. Multiply 9.74 x 6.7

Ignore the decimal points and multiply

974 x 67 = 65258. Put back the decimal

points to count the number of places after

them, which is 3.

..

There are 3

places after the

decimal point

Page 26: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

I. count the total number of places to the right of the decimal point in both

decimal numbers,

II. take the decimal point at the right end of their product, count to the left

the same total–number of places, to place the decimal point.

47

7

81

9

866

4485

8526 5

x

To multiply two decimal numbers, do exactly the same–then insert

the decimal point in the product at the correct place for the final

answer. To locate the position of the decimal point:

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example A. Multiply 9.74 x 6.7.

.

There are 3

places after the

decimal point

Ignore the decimal points and multiply

974 x 67 = 65258. Put back the decimal

points to count the number of places after

them, which is 3.

Page 27: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

I. count the total number of places to the right of the decimal point in both

decimal numbers,

II. take the decimal point at the right end of their product, count to the left

the same total–number of places, to place the decimal point.

47

7

81

9

866

4485

8526 5

x

To multiply two decimal numbers, do exactly the same–then insert

the decimal point in the product at the correct place for the final

answer. To locate the position of the decimal point:

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example A. Multiply 9.74 x 6.7.

.

There are 3

places after the

decimal point

Move the decimal point of the product

3 places to the left for the answer.

Ignore the decimal points and multiply

974 x 67 = 65258. Put back the decimal

points to count the number of places after

them, which is 3.

Page 28: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

I. count the total number of places to the right of the decimal point in both

decimal numbers,

II. take the decimal point at the right end of their product, count to the left

the same total–number of places, to place the decimal point.

47

7

81

9

866

4485

526 5

x

To multiply two decimal numbers, do exactly the same–then insert

the decimal point in the product at the correct place for the final

answer. To locate the position of the decimal point:

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example A. Multiply 9.74 x 6.7.

.

There are 3

places after the

decimal point

Move the decimal point of the product

3 places to the left for the answer.

So move the decimal point

3 places left.

.. 8

Ignore the decimal points and multiply

974 x 67 = 65258. Put back the decimal

points to count the number of places after

them, which is 3.

Page 29: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

I. count the total number of places to the right of the decimal point in both

decimal numbers,

II. take the decimal point at the right end of their product, count to the left

the same total–number of places, to place the decimal point.

47

7

81

9

866

4485

526 5

x

To multiply two decimal numbers, do exactly the same–then insert

the decimal point in the product at the correct place for the final

answer. To locate the position of the decimal point:

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example A. Multiply 9.74 x 6.7.

.

There are 3

places after the

decimal point

Move the decimal point of the product

3 places to the left for the answer.

So move the decimal point

3 places left.

.. 8

Hence 9.74 x 6.7 = 65.258

Ignore the decimal points and multiply

974 x 67 = 65258. Put back the decimal

points to count the number of places after

them, which is 3.

Page 30: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example B. a. Multiply 1.200 x 0.700

Remove the trailing 0’s to the right for the multiplication decimal numbers.

b. Multiply 0.00012 x 0.00700.

Page 31: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example B. a. Multiply 1.200 x 0.700

Remove the trailing 0’s to the right for the multiplication decimal numbers.

We can drop the extra trailing 0’s in 1.200 x 0.700

b. Multiply 0.00012 x 0.00700.

Page 32: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example B. a. Multiply 1.200 x 0.700

Remove the trailing 0’s to the right for the multiplication decimal numbers.

We can drop the extra trailing 0’s in 1.200 x 0.700 = 1.2 x 0.7.

b. Multiply 0.00012 x 0.00700.

Page 33: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example B. a. Multiply 1.200 x 0.700

There are two places

after the decimal points.

Remove the trailing 0’s to the right for the multiplication decimal numbers.

We can drop the extra trailing 0’s in 1.200 x 0.700 = 1.2 x 0.7.

b. Multiply 0.00012 x 0.00700.

Page 34: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example B. a. Multiply 1.200 x 0.700

There are two places

after the decimal points.

Remove the trailing 0’s to the right for the multiplication decimal numbers.

We can drop the extra trailing 0’s in 1.200 x 0.700 = 1.2 x 0.7.

Multiply 12 x 7 = 84.

b. Multiply 0.00012 x 0.00700.

Page 35: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example B. a. Multiply 1.200 x 0.700

There are two places

after the decimal points.

Remove the trailing 0’s to the right for the multiplication decimal numbers.

We can drop the extra trailing 0’s in 1.200 x 0.700 = 1.2 x 0.7.

Multiply 12 x 7 = 84.

So move the decimal point

two places left to place the

decimal point.

0. 8 4.

b. Multiply 0.00012 x 0.00700.

Page 36: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example B. a. Multiply 1.200 x 0.700

So 1.200 x 0.700 = 0.84

There are two places

after the decimal points.

Remove the trailing 0’s to the right for the multiplication decimal numbers.

We can drop the extra trailing 0’s in 1.200 x 0.700 = 1.2 x 0.7.

Multiply 12 x 7 = 84.

So move the decimal point

two places left to place the

decimal point.

0. 8 4.

b. Multiply 0.00012 x 0.00700.

Page 37: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example B. a. Multiply 1.200 x 0.700

So 1.200 x 0.700 = 0.84

b. Multiply 0.00012 x 0.00700.

There are two places

after the decimal points.

Remove the trailing 0’s to the right for the multiplication decimal numbers.

We can drop the extra trailing 0’s in 1.200 x 0.700 = 1.2 x 0.7.

Multiply 12 x 7 = 84.

So move the decimal point

two places left to place the

decimal point.

0.

0.00012 x 0.00700 = 0.00012 x 0.007 and 12 x 7 = 84.

8 4.

Page 38: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example B. a. Multiply 1.200 x 0.700

So 1.200 x 0.700 = 0.84

b. Multiply 0.00012 x 0.00700.

There are two places

after the decimal points.

Remove the trailing 0’s to the right for the multiplication decimal numbers.

We can drop the extra trailing 0’s in 1.200 x 0.700 = 1.2 x 0.7.

Multiply 12 x 7 = 84.

So move the decimal point

two places left to place the

decimal point.

8 4. = 12 x 7

0.

0.00012 x 0.00700 = 0.00012 x 0.007 and 12 x 7 = 84.

There are eight places after the decimal points so move the point eight

place left and fill in 0’s as we move:

8 4.

Page 39: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example B. a. Multiply 1.200 x 0.700

So 1.200 x 0.700 = 0.84

b. Multiply 0.00012 x 0.00700.

There are two places

after the decimal points.

Remove the trailing 0’s to the right for the multiplication decimal numbers.

We can drop the extra trailing 0’s in 1.200 x 0.700 = 1.2 x 0.7.

Multiply 12 x 7 = 84.

So move the decimal point

two places left to place the

decimal point.

8 4. = 12 x 7

0.

0.00012 x 0.00700 = 0.00012 x 0.007 and 12 x 7 = 84.

There are eight places after the decimal points so move the point eight

place left and fill in 0’s as we move:

8 4.

0.0 0 0 0 0 0

8 places

Page 40: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example B. a. Multiply 1.200 x 0.700

So 1.200 x 0.700 = 0.84

b. Multiply 0.00012 x 0.00700.

There are two places

after the decimal points.

Remove the trailing 0’s to the right for the multiplication decimal numbers.

We can drop the extra trailing 0’s in 1.200 x 0.700 = 1.2 x 0.7.

Multiply 12 x 7 = 84.

So move the decimal point

two places left to place the

decimal point.

8 4. = 12 x 7

0.

0.00012 x 0.00700 = 0.00012 x 0.007 and 12 x 7 = 84.

There are eight places after the decimal points so move the point eight

place left and fill in 0’s as we move:

8 4.

0.0 0 0 0 0 0

8 placesHence 0.00012 x 0.00700 = 0.00000084.

Page 41: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example B. Compute by long division.

To divide a decimal number by an integer, do long division as usual

651.3

Page 42: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example B. Compute by long division.

To divide a decimal number by an integer, do long division as usual

651.3

= 1.3 ÷ 65651.3

Calculate

by long division.

Page 43: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example B. Compute by long division.

To divide a decimal number by an integer, do long division as usual

651.3

)6 5 1 . 3= 1.3 ÷ 65

651.3

Calculate

by long division.

Page 44: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example B. Compute by long division.

To divide a decimal number by an integer, do long division as usual and

leave the decimal point in the same position for the quotient .

651.3

)6 5 1 . 3

.

= 1.3 ÷ 65651.3

Calculate

by long division. the decimal point place

Page 45: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example B. Compute by long division.

To divide a decimal number by an integer, do long division as usual and

leave the decimal point in the same position for the quotient .

651.3

)6 5 1 . 3

0 . 0

= 1.3 ÷ 65651.3

Calculate

by long division. the decimal point place

Page 46: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example B. Compute by long division.

To divide a decimal number by an integer, do long division as usual and

leave the decimal point in the same position for the quotient .

651.3

)6 5 1 . 3 0

0 . 0

= 1.3 ÷ 65651.3

Calculate

by long division. the decimal point place

Pack trailing 0’s

so it’s enough to

enter a quotient

Page 47: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example B. Compute by long division.

To divide a decimal number by an integer, do long division as usual and

leave the decimal point in the same position for the quotient .

651.3

)6 5 1 . 3 01 3 0

2.

0

= 1.3 ÷ 65651.3

Calculate

by long division. the decimal point place

00 Pack trailing 0’s

so it’s enough to

enter a quotient

Page 48: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example B. Compute by long division.

To divide a decimal number by an integer, do long division as usual and

leave the decimal point in the same position for the quotient .

651.3

)6 5 1 . 3 01 3 0

2.

0Hence 1.3 ÷ 65 = 0.02

= 1.3 ÷ 65651.3

Calculate

by long division. the decimal point place

00 Pack trailing 0’s

so it’s enough to

enter a quotient

Page 49: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example B. Compute by long division.

To divide a decimal number by an integer, do long division as usual and

leave the decimal point in the same position for the quotient .

Example C. a. Compute 0.0013 ÷ 0.00065

We change a problem of dividing two decimal numbers to a problem that is

a decimal number divided by an integer.

651.3

)6 5 1 . 3 01 3 0

2.

0Hence 1.3 ÷ 65 = 0.02

= 1.3 ÷ 65651.3

Calculate

by long division.

00

the decimal point place

Pack trailing 0’s

so it’s enough to

enter a quotient

Page 50: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example B. Compute by long division.

To divide a decimal number by an integer, do long division as usual and

leave the decimal point in the same position for the quotient .

Example C. a. Compute 0.0013 ÷ 0.00065

We change a problem of dividing two decimal numbers to a problem that is

a decimal number divided by an integer. Write the problem as a fraction then

move the decimal points in tandem until the numerator is an integer.

651.3

)6 5 1 . 3 01 3 0

2.

0Hence 1.3 ÷ 65 = 0.02

= 1.3 ÷ 65651.3

Calculate

by long division.

0.00065

0.0013Write 0.0013 ÷ 0.00065 as

00

the decimal point place

Pack trailing 0’s

so it’s enough to

enter a quotient

Page 51: 32 multiplication and division of decimals

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example B. Compute by long division.

To divide a decimal number by an integer, do long division as usual and

leave the decimal point in the same position for the quotient .

Example C. a. Compute 0.0013 ÷ 0.00065

.

move 5 places so the numerator is an integer.

We change a problem of dividing two decimal numbers to a problem that is

a decimal number divided by an integer. Write the problem as a fraction then

move the decimal points in tandem until the numerator is an integer.

651.3

)6 5 1 . 3 01 3 0

2.

0Hence 1.3 ÷ 65 = 0.02

= 1.3 ÷ 65651.3

Calculate

by long division.

0.00065

0.0013Write 0.0013 ÷ 0.00065 as . =

.65

13.

0 0

00

the decimal point place

Pack trailing 0’s

so it’s enough to

enter a quotient

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Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example B. Compute by long division.

To divide a decimal number by an integer, do long division as usual and

leave the decimal point in the same position for the quotient .

Example C. a. Compute 0.0013 ÷ 0.00065

.

move 5 places so the numerator is an integer.

We change a problem of dividing two decimal numbers to a problem that is

a decimal number divided by an integer. Write the problem as a fraction then

move the decimal points in tandem until the numerator is an integer.

651.3

)6 5 1 . 3 01 3 0

2.

0Hence 1.3 ÷ 65 = 0.02

= 1.3 ÷ 65651.3

Calculate

by long division.

0.00065

0.0013Write 0.0013 ÷ 0.00065 as =

.65

13.

0 0= 2

Hence 0.0013 ÷ 0.00065 = 2

00

the decimal point place

Pack trailing 0’s

so it’s enough to

enter a quotient

.

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Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example B. Compute by long division.

To divide a decimal number by an integer, do long division as usual and

leave the decimal point in the same position for the quotient .

Example C. a. Compute 0.0013 ÷ 0.00065

.

move 5 places so the numerator is an integer.

We change a problem of dividing two decimal numbers to a problem that is

a decimal number divided by an integer. Write the problem as a fraction then

move the decimal points in tandem until the numerator is an integer.

651.3

)6 5 1 . 3 01 3 0

2.

0Hence 1.3 ÷ 65 = 0.02

= 1.3 ÷ 65651.3

Calculate

by long division.

0.00065

0.0013Write 0.0013 ÷ 0.00065 as =

.65

13.

0 0= 2

Hence 0.0013 ÷ 0.00065 = 2

00

the decimal point place

Pack trailing 0’s

so it’s enough to

enter a quotient

.

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Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example C. b. Compute 0.00013 ÷ 0.65

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Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example C. b. Compute 0.00013 ÷ 0.65

0.65

0.00 013Write 0.00013 ÷ 0.65 as

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Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example C. b. Compute 0.00013 ÷ 0.65

.move 2 places

0.65

0.00 013Write 0.00013 ÷ 0.65 as .

= .65

0 013.

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Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example C. b. Compute 0.00013 ÷ 0.65

.move 2 places

)65 0 .1 3

0.65

0.00 013Write 0.00013 ÷ 0.65 as .

= .65

0 013.

Calculate this by long division:

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Multiplication and Division of Decimals

Example C. b. Compute 0.00013 ÷ 0.65

.move 2 places

)65 0 .1 3 0

1 3 0

0 20 .0

0

0.65

0.00 013Write 0.00013 ÷ 0.65 as .

= .65

0 013.

Hence 0.0013 ÷ 0. 65 = 0.002.

Calculate this by long division: