Decimals numbers
287.46
Can be written as
Two hundred eighty seven point four six
OR
Two hundred eighty seven and four-tenths and six-hundredths
Let’s look at some more examples
Write decimals as words
(i) 14.83
Fourteen point eight three
OR
Fourteen and eighth-tenths and three-hundredths
(ii) 402.9
Four hundred two point nine
OR
Four hundred two and nine-tenths
Write decimals
(i) One forty one and three – hundredth
Number = 141 + 0.03
= 141 + 0.03
= 141.03
(ii) Thirty two point nine one
Number = 32.91
