Let's solve each decimal by expressing it in
word form. We'll break down each number into its whole number part and decimal part, then write it out using standard English conventions for decimals.
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a. 0.005
- This is
five thousandths.
- The digit 5 is in the
thousandths place.
- So,
0.005 = five thousandths
✔ Answer: *five thousandths*
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b. 11.037
- Whole number:
11 → "eleven"
- Decimal:
0.037 → three hundred thirty-seven thousandths
- Combine: "eleven and three hundred thirty-seven thousandths"
✔ Answer: *eleven and three hundred thirty-seven thousandths*
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c. 403.6
- Whole number:
403 → "four hundred three"
- Decimal:
0.6 → six tenths
- Combine: "four hundred three and six tenths"
✔ Answer: *four hundred three and six tenths*
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d. 0.249
- This is
two hundred forty-nine thousandths
- The digits 249 are in the thousandths place
✔ Answer: *two hundred forty-nine thousandths*
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e. 57.28
- Whole number:
57 → "fifty-seven"
- Decimal:
0.28 → twenty-eight hundredths
- Combine: "fifty-seven and twenty-eight hundredths"
✔ Answer: *fifty-seven and twenty-eight hundredths*
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f. 4.306
- Whole number:
4 → "four"
- Decimal:
0.306 → three hundred six thousandths
- Combine: "four and three hundred six thousandths"
✔ Answer: *four and three hundred six thousandths*
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g. 0.87
- This is
eighty-seven hundredths
- The digits 87 are in the hundredths place
✔ Answer: *eighty-seven hundredths*
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h. 15.062
- Whole number:
15 → "fifteen"
- Decimal:
0.062 → sixty-two thousandths
- Combine: "fifteen and sixty-two thousandths"
✔ Answer: *fifteen and sixty-two thousandths*
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i. 607.4
- Whole number:
607 → "six hundred seven"
- Decimal:
0.4 → four tenths
- Combine: "six hundred seven and four tenths"
✔ Answer: *six hundred seven and four tenths*
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j. 0.362
- This is
three hundred sixty-two thousandths
- All digits are in the thousandths place
✔ Answer: *three hundred sixty-two thousandths*
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k. 49.54
- Whole number:
49 → "forty-nine"
- Decimal:
0.54 → fifty-four hundredths
- Combine: "forty-nine and fifty-four hundredths"
✔ Answer: *forty-nine and fifty-four hundredths*
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✔ Final Answers:
a.
five thousandths
b.
eleven and three hundred thirty-seven thousandths
c.
four hundred three and six tenths
d.
two hundred forty-nine thousandths
e.
fifty-seven and twenty-eight hundredths
f.
four and three hundred six thousandths
g.
eighty-seven hundredths
h.
fifteen and sixty-two thousandths
i.
six hundred seven and four tenths
j.
three hundred sixty-two thousandths
k.
forty-nine and fifty-four hundredths
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanation of how to read decimals!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of writing decimals in words worksheet.
