Learn on PengiEureka Math, Grade 4Chapter 30: Tenths and Hundredths

Lesson 2: Model the equivalence of tenths and hundredths using the area model and place value disks.

In this Grade 4 Eureka Math lesson from Chapter 30, students learn to model the equivalence of tenths and hundredths using area models and place value disks, exploring how 10 hundredths equals 1 tenth. Through fluency practice and hands-on activities, students convert between fraction and decimal forms, such as recognizing that 1/10 and 10/100 represent the same value. This lesson builds foundational decimal place value understanding essential for comparing and computing with decimals.

Section 1

Numerical Equivalence of Tenths and Hundredths

Property

To create an equivalent fraction for tenths and hundredths, multiply or divide both the numerator and the denominator by 10.

a10=a×1010×10andb100=b÷10100÷10\frac{a}{10} = \frac{a \times 10}{10 \times 10} \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{b}{100} = \frac{b \div 10}{100 \div 10}

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Section 2

Translating Between Decimal Representations

Property

A decimal value can be represented in multiple equivalent forms, which can be decomposed to show the value of each digit.

34100=0.34=3 tenths 4 hundredths=0.3+0.04 \frac{34}{100} = 0.34 = \text{3 tenths 4 hundredths} = 0.3 + 0.04

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Section 1

Numerical Equivalence of Tenths and Hundredths

Property

To create an equivalent fraction for tenths and hundredths, multiply or divide both the numerator and the denominator by 10.

a10=a×1010×10andb100=b÷10100÷10\frac{a}{10} = \frac{a \times 10}{10 \times 10} \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{b}{100} = \frac{b \div 10}{100 \div 10}

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Section 2

Translating Between Decimal Representations

Property

A decimal value can be represented in multiple equivalent forms, which can be decomposed to show the value of each digit.

34100=0.34=3 tenths 4 hundredths=0.3+0.04 \frac{34}{100} = 0.34 = \text{3 tenths 4 hundredths} = 0.3 + 0.04

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