Multiply Decimal Numbers using an Area Model 5-104

Use the area model to multiply by applying the distributive property. Find and add partial areas to get the total area. What's 2 x .06? Since 2 x 6/100 = 12/100, 2 x .06 = .12. What's 2 x .5? Since 2 x 5/10 = 10/10 = 1. Using fraction notation helps keep track of quantities, units, and where to write the decimal point.

 
 

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5-104
Lesson
5-104
Lesson
5-104