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.

Maths; Fractions; KS2 Year 4; Counting in hundredths

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.