Rewrite expression: Rewrite the expression without decimal. 0.74×0.422 can be written as 74×422.
Multiply whole numbers: Multiply the whole numbers. 74×422=31228
Count decimal places: Count the decimal places in the original expression.0.74 has 2 decimal places.0.422 has 3 decimal places.0.74×0.422 has 2+3=5 decimal places.
Move decimal in product: Move the decimal in the product of whole numbers to find the answer.Move the decimal 5 places to the left in 31228.0.74×0.422=0.31228