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Explore multiplying fractions and decimals with examples, rules for signs, simplification, and practice problems. Compare difficulty between multiplying decimals and fractions.
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Warm-Up Find the value of each expression. • −6(−3) • −50(10) • −1(−11)
RULES for Multiply or Divide · · = + + = + + – – · · – + = – – – = + Same Signs: Answer is positive Different Signs: Answer is negative
Example 1 • The numbers have different signs so the answer will be negative. • Multiply. • Simplify.
Example 2 • Write as improper fractions. • Multiply. • Simplify.
Find each product. • –0.6(–0.2)
Communication Prompt Is it more difficult for you to multiply decimals or multiply fractions? Why?