Multiplying out decimals and fractions

  • Pen and paper noted just repeat exactly what's below so no link needed.

Learning checklist

  • When multiplying away decimals, no need to multiply what's in the brackets, only the bracket multiplier
  • For fractions find the LCD of all fractions. Multiply by that.
  • If the numbers seem too big, did you miss simplifying a fraction?

Correct: 0.5(7+7) = 7 5(7+7) = 70 35+35 = 70

NOT: 0.5(7+7) = 7 5(70+70) = 70 350+350 = 70