A thousandth is a tenth of a hundredth.
So 10 thousandths make 1 hundredth.
10 | = | 1 |
1000 | 100 |
A hundredth is a tenth of a tenth.
So 10 hundredths make 1 tenth.
10 | = | 1 |
100 | 10 |
And 100 thousandths make 1 tenth too.
100 | = | 1 |
1000 | 10 |
Based on these facts, we can also say that ...
20 | = | 2 |
1000 | 100 |
30 | = | 3 |
100 | 10 |
600 | = | 6 |
1000 | 10 |
Don't worry if you feel like the girl above - it's a lot to take in! Let's try some questions and it should become easier as we practise.
Good luck!