Arithmetic/Spelling out numbers
< ArithmeticIn this section you will learn how to spell out numbers in English. Before we can spell out we must learn how numbers are arranged. We must know what we mean by units, tens , hundreds place and so on.
0 - Zero
1 - One
2 - Two
3 - Three
4 - Four
5 - Five
6 - Six
7 - Seven
8 - Eight
9 - Nine
Places: Using the number 1,234
The place names are: 4 - Ones 3 - Tens 2 - Hundreds 1 - Thousands
It is spelled out as: One Thousand Two Hundred and Thirty Four
(Note: After the Thousands, place names can vary depending on local customs. Place a comma after every third number starting at the end of the number to show place value family names change.)
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