Multiplication of Decimals
The lattice technique can also be used to multiply decimal fractions. For instance, to multiply 5.8 by 2.13, a line could be drawn straight down from the decimal in 5.8, and a line straight out from the decimal in 2.13. The lines are extended until they reach each other, at which point they merge and follow the diagonal. The positioning of this diagonal line in the final result is the location of the decimal point.
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