The basic rule is: If you need to convert from a larger unit to a smaller unit, multiply. If you need to convert from a smaller unit to a larger unit, divide. You will make the number smaller and, as you already know, division is all about making numbers smaller.
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Step-by-step explanation:
To convert units into smaller units, multiply. When the units are smaller , you need more of them to express the same measure. To convert smaller units to larger units, divide. When the units are larger , you need fewer of them to express the same measure.
