Convert Decimal to Words: Writing 0.110 in Standard Form

Question

Rewrite the following decimal in words:

0.110

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we will follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Convert the decimal 0.1100.110 into a fraction.
  • Step 2: Express the fraction in words.

Let us work through each step:

Step 1: Convert the decimal to a fraction.
A decimal number is expressed as a fraction with the denominator as a power of 10, where the power corresponds to the number of decimal places. The decimal 0.1100.110 has three decimal places. Thus, it can be written as:

0.110=11010000.110 = \frac{110}{1000}.

Step 2: Express the fraction in words.
The fraction 1101000\frac{110}{1000} is read as "110 divided by 1000" in words. Therefore, the decimal 0.1100.110 in words is "110 divided by 1000".

The solution to the problem is "110 divided by 1000"\text{"110 divided by 1000"}.

Answer

110 divided by 1000