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BogMonkey
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This is probably a stupid question but I'm fairly confused about this. If I multiply 0.5 meters by 0.5 meters I get 0.25 meters. If I multiply 50 cm by 50 cm I get 250 cm (2.5 meters). What mistake am I making here?
The most common mistake people make when multiplying decimals is forgetting to align the decimal points. This can lead to incorrect answers.
To avoid making mistakes when multiplying decimals, it is important to carefully align the decimal points and use the appropriate number of decimal places in the final answer. It may also be helpful to double check your work using a calculator or by using estimation to ensure that your answer is reasonable.
Yes, the same rules for multiplying whole numbers apply when multiplying decimals. However, it is important to remember to account for the decimal point and use the appropriate number of decimal places in the final answer.
If you get a different number of decimal places in your answer compared to the original numbers, you should round your answer to the appropriate number of decimal places. This may require adding zeros at the end of your answer or dropping excess digits.
No, it is not necessary to convert decimals to fractions before multiplying them. You can simply multiply the decimals as they are, being careful to align the decimal points and use the appropriate number of decimal places in the final answer.