Understanding Decimals in Words

Learn to read and write decimal numbers when they're expressed in words!

What Are Decimal Words?

Decimals can be written as numbers (like 3.75) or as words (like "three and seventy-five hundredths").
When we write decimals in words, we use "and" to show where the decimal point goes. The numbers after "and" tell us the place value - tenths, hundredths, thousandths, etc. Understanding this helps us read prices, measurements, and other important numbers in daily life!

How to Read Decimal Words

1️⃣ Find the "and" - This marks the decimal point

2️⃣ Read the whole number part before "and"

3️⃣ Read the decimal part after "and" with its place value

Let's Practice Together!

Example 1: Write the decimal for "two and three tenths"

Remember: "and" means decimal point, "tenths" means one digit after the decimal.

Example 2: Write the decimal for "fifteen and sixty-eight hundredths"

Hint: "hundredths" means two digits after the decimal.

Parent Tips 🌟

  • Grocery store practice: When shopping, ask your child to read price tags aloud ("three dollars and forty-nine cents" = $3.49).
  • Decimal word bingo: Create bingo cards with decimal numbers and call out the word versions to match.
  • Real-world connections: Point out decimals in recipes, weather reports, or sports statistics to show practical uses.

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