How do you write in standard decimal form six and thirty-two thousandths

Question

six and thirty-two thousandths

Answer 1

Andrea,

 

6 + 32/1000 = 6 32/1000

 

If standard form means NOT using a mixed number, then you can combine 6 and the fraction like this:

 

6000/1000 + 32/1000 = 6032/1000.

 

Do you need to put the fraction in lowest terms? if yes, then using the fact that 8 is the largest common factor of 32 and 1000, you can reduce the fraction to 

 

4/125  (32 = 8 × 4 and 1000 = 8 × 125, then cross out the 8).

 

Write the final answer as 6 4/125 or 754/125 if you need a single fraction.

 

Sorry for all of the explanation, but I am not sure what "standard form" means to you or your teacher. You might let me know if you have time.