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Multiplication of decimals lesson

Answer Text:
When multiplying decimals, do the sum as if the decimal points were not there, and then calculate how many numbers were to the right of the decimal point in both the original numbers - next, place the decimal point in your answer so that there are this number of digits to the right of your decimal point? Example 1
Work out;
2.1 x 1.2.
Example 2.
Work out;
1.4 x 6