Counting in hundredths

In a nutshell

A hundredth represents the value of the digit to the right hand side of the tenths column. A hundredth also represents one part of a whole split into one hundred equal parts.  One hundredth can be written as a fraction in the form of $$\dfrac{1}{100}$$.

Example 1

Measurements can be split into $$100$$​ equal pieces called hundredths.  A metre is split into $$100$$​ equal parts called centimetres.

One centimetre is one hundredth, or $$\dfrac{1}{100}$$of a metre.

Counting in hundredths

You can count up in hundredths by increasing the number on the top of the fraction. The number on the bottom of the fraction should always be $$100$$​.

Example 2

Count on in hundredths.

$$\dfrac{35}{100},$$​     $$\dfrac{36}{100},$$     $$\dfrac{37}{100},$$     $$\dfrac{38}{100},$$     $$\dfrac{39}{100}$$​

Tip: If you are asked to count down in hundredths, you will need to decrease the number on the top of the fraction instead.