1. Multiplying Decimals

2. Example:
2.7 x
3.5

3. Step 1
Multiply as you normally would 27 x 35
945

4. Step 2 Count the number of digits behind a decimal point in the
problem. This one has two
digits behind the decimal
point, the 7 and the 5.
2.7 x 3.5 =

5. Step 3 Put the decimal point in the answer. If your problem had 2
digits behind a decimal point, your
answer should have 2 digits
behind a decimal point.

6. If your problem
had 3 digits behind a
decimal point, your
answer should have 3 digits
behind a decimal point.

7. If your problem
had 4 digits behind a
decimal point, your
answer should have 4 digits
behind a decimal point.

8. Step 4
Add zeros if needed.

9. Let’s try a few together.

10. 7.56 x 3.8 =
287.28
2872.8
28.728

11. .3445 x 3.9 =

12. x =

13. .55 x .007 =
38.5
.00385
.0385

14. You’re correct!

15. Incorrect, try again
Remember to count the digits behind the decimal points in the problem.
You must have this many digits behind the decimal point in the answer.