Section 1
Applying Tenths to Metric Units
Property
A tenth of a specific unit of measure is represented by writing the unit's abbreviation after the fraction or decimal. For any unit:
In this Grade 4 Eureka Math lesson from Chapter 29, students learn to decompose one whole into tenths using metric measurement, representing tenths in unit form, fraction form (1/10), and decimal form (0.1). Using hands-on tools like bags of rice measured in kilograms and meter strips, students build tape diagrams and number lines to connect the fraction and decimal notation for tenths. The lesson introduces the decimal point and establishes that one tenth, 1/10, and 0.1 are equivalent representations of the same value.
Section 1
Applying Tenths to Metric Units
A tenth of a specific unit of measure is represented by writing the unit's abbreviation after the fraction or decimal. For any unit:
Section 2
Equivalence of Fractions and Decimals (Tenths)
A fraction with a denominator of 10 is equivalent to a decimal in the tenths place. The numerator of the fraction becomes the digit to the right of the decimal point.
A decimal number is another way to write a fraction. When a whole is divided into 10 equal parts, each part can be written as the fraction or the decimal . The first place to the right of the decimal point is the tenths place, representing parts out of ten. Therefore, the fraction form and decimal form for tenths are equivalent and interchangeable.
Section 3
Composing One Whole with Tenths
One whole is equivalent to 10 tenths. Pairs of tenths can be added together to compose one whole, which is written as or .
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Section 1
Applying Tenths to Metric Units
A tenth of a specific unit of measure is represented by writing the unit's abbreviation after the fraction or decimal. For any unit:
Section 2
Equivalence of Fractions and Decimals (Tenths)
A fraction with a denominator of 10 is equivalent to a decimal in the tenths place. The numerator of the fraction becomes the digit to the right of the decimal point.
A decimal number is another way to write a fraction. When a whole is divided into 10 equal parts, each part can be written as the fraction or the decimal . The first place to the right of the decimal point is the tenths place, representing parts out of ten. Therefore, the fraction form and decimal form for tenths are equivalent and interchangeable.
Section 3
Composing One Whole with Tenths
One whole is equivalent to 10 tenths. Pairs of tenths can be added together to compose one whole, which is written as or .
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