Mathematics · Class 5
Tenths and Hundredths
Learn Tenths and Hundredths with notes, examples, and practice questions.
3 sections15–25 min read3 MCQs · 1 examples
Chapter Overview
In 4.37, 4 is ones, 3 is tenths, and 7 is hundredths; the decimal point keeps place values aligned.
Tenths and Hundredths introduces decimal place value and its connection with fractions, money, and measurement. Learners read, compare, add, and subtract decimals to hundredths.
Decimal Place Value
- One tenth is 0.1 and one hundredth is 0.01.
- Ten hundredths make one tenth.
- 0.5 and 0.50 have the same value.
- Compare decimals by ones, then tenths, then hundredths.
Calculating with Decimals
- Line up decimal points before adding or subtracting.
- Money uses two decimal places for rupees and paise.
- One metre equals 100 centimetres, so 35 cm = 0.35 m.
- Add trailing zeros when they help align places.
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Add Decimal Money
A notebook costs ₹24.75 and a pen costs ₹8.50. What is the total?
- 1Align the decimal points.
- 2Add hundredths and tenths: .75 + .50 = 1.25.
- 3Add the whole rupees with the regrouped rupee.
Answer
₹33.25
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Decimals extend place value below one
- ✓ 0.1 equals one tenth
- ✓ 0.01 equals one hundredth
- ✓ Align decimal points when calculating
Exam Tips
- • Compare equal numbers of decimal places by adding zeros
- • Keep the decimal point fixed in vertical sums
- • Use two digits after the point for money
Practice MCQs — Tenths and Hundredths
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
Question 1 of 3Score: 0/0
Which decimal equals 7/10?