2.2.2 Different Ways to Write Numbers
Check this out: We can write numbers in all kinds of ways!
Decimal Number | Written as a Fraction | Written in Terms of Place Value |
---|---|---|
4.1 | 4 units plus 1 tenth | |
12.04 | 1 ten plus 2 units plus 0 tenths plus 4 hundredths | |
0.001 | 1 thousandth |
Activity: Writing Numbers in Different
Ways
Write this table in your notebook and fill in the blanks following the example provided above.
Decimal Number | Written as a Fraction | Written in Terms of Place Value |
---|---|---|
5.1 | ||
18.05 | ||
0.004 |

Discussion
Pay close attention to the position of each number and try writing in terms of place value first. You can also ask for help from friends and family. Be sure to explain place value to them.

Answer
Decimal Number | Written as a Fraction | Written in Terms of Place Value |
---|---|---|
5.1 | 5 plus 1 tenth | |
18.05 | 1 ten plus 8 units plus 0 tenths plus 5 hundredths | |
0.004 | 4 thousandths |
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2.2.1 Converting Fractions to Decimals