Topic outline

    • Expanded Form of Decimals

      By writing decimal in its expanded form, we can show value of each digit.

      Writing Decimals in Expanded Form

      Step1: Place the number in decimal place value chart.

      Step2: Now, write the value of each digit of decimal fraction.



      Example 1: 0.67

      Step1: Place the number in decimal place value chart.

      Decimal Place Value Chart


      Step2: Now, write the value of each digit of decimal fraction.

      6 tenths + 7 hundredths

      OR

      3/10 + 7/100



      Example 2: 0.507

      Step1: Place the number in decimal place value chart.

      Decimal Place Value Chart


      Step2: Now, write the value of each digit of decimal fraction.

      5 tenths + 7 thousandths

      OR

      5/10 + 7/1000

       

      Example 3: 478.831

      Step1: Place the number in decimal place value chart.

      Decimal Place Value Chart


      Step2: Now, write the value of each digit of decimal fraction.

      4 hundred + 7 tens + 8 ones + 8 tenths + 3 hundredths + 1 thousandths

      OR

      400 + 70 + 8 + 8/10 + 3/100 + 7/1000

       

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