Demonstrate with fraction and exponents, why when we multiply two decimals we add the number of decimal places to position the digits correctly in the final answer. Use 1.21×1.3 for your example.

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Demonstrate with fraction and exponents, why when we multiply two decimals we add the number of decimal places to position the digits correctly in the final answer. Use 1.21×1.3 for your example. 

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