Jim's Math Corner

by James W. Leonardi

Multiplication

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WHOLE NUMBERS: We start out with single digits multiplication. We advance digits one at a time. We learn about multiplicands, multipliers, and products. We also learn that multiplicands and multipliers are referred to as factors.

DECIMALS: We will learn that we ignore the decimal(s) until we are finished multiplying. We learn how to move the decimal correctly in our product (the answer). Decimals do not have to line up in multiplication problems.

FRACTIONS: Not only do we learn how to multiply fractions and mixed numbers, but we also will learn how to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions. We also will learn how to convert a whole number into a fraction.
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