The set of numbers that are used to express the whole numbers and decimals together is known as decimals. The whole number is separated by the fraction using a point ‘.’ known as ‘decimal point’. When we talk of the grouping of items, multiplying decimals is very important. However, multiplying decimals has the same process as that of multiplying whole numbers except the placing of the decimal point.
Here is an example to solve the problem of multiplying decimals. Let’s look at the given example mentioned below to know more about multiplying decimals.
Q. Multiply the decimal 6.5 by the whole number 15.
Step 1: Ignore the decimal points and multiply the two numbers.
15 * 6.5 = 975 ( decimal is ignored ).
Step 2: Place the decimal.
15 * 6.7 = 97.5
You can download and print these super fun equations with multiplying decimals worksheet 6th grade pdf from here for your students. You can also try our Multiply Decimals Problems and Multiply Decimals Quiz as well for a better understanding of the concepts.
