P4 Multiplying Whole numbers by Fractions

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Algebra 1 Ch.1 Notes Page 4
P4 Multiplying Whole numbers by
Fractions (And) Multiplying Decimals
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Multiplying Whole Numbers by Fractions
1. Write the Whole Number as a fraction.
3/1
3 x 2 7
2. Multiply straight across the top and the
bottom. 6/7
3. Reduce if Possible.
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Multiplying Decimals
1. Multiply the numbers as if there were
no decimals.
3.4 x 2.6
2. Count the number of digits to the right
of the decimal in the problem.
3. Move the decimal point that many places
to the left in the answer.