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Reading and writing large numbers

Reading and writing large numbers.

  • Read digits in groups of three: millions, thousands, then units.
  • Zero digits hold places even when a group is not spoken.

Example 1

Write this number in words.

MillionsRead the digits in groups of three.
ThousandsRead this group as thousands.
UnitsUse “and” within a group such as one hundred and three.
Four million, two hundred and five thousand and thirteen.

Example 2

Write this number in words.

MillionsRead the digits in groups of three.
ThousandsRead this group as thousands.
UnitsUse “and” within a group such as one hundred and three.
Four million, three hundred and forty-two thousand, nine hundred and sixteen.

Your turn

Question 1

Write this number in words.

Check answer
MillionsRead the digits in groups of three.
ThousandsRead this group as thousands.
UnitsUse “and” within a group such as one hundred and three.
Four million, four hundred and eighty thousand, eight hundred and nineteen.
Question 2

Write this number in words.

Check answer
MillionsRead the digits in groups of three.
ThousandsRead this group as thousands.
UnitsUse “and” within a group such as one hundred and three.
Four million, six hundred and eighteen thousand, seven hundred and twenty-two.
Question 3

Write this number in words.

Check answer
MillionsRead the digits in groups of three.
ThousandsRead this group as thousands.
UnitsUse “and” within a group such as one hundred and three.
Four million, seven hundred and fifty-six thousand, six hundred and twenty-five.
Question 4

Write this number in words.

Check answer
MillionsRead the digits in groups of three.
ThousandsRead this group as thousands.
UnitsUse “and” within a group such as one hundred and three.
Four million, eight hundred and ninety-four thousand, five hundred and twenty-eight.
Question 5

Write this number in words.

Check answer
MillionsRead the digits in groups of three.
ThousandsRead this group as thousands.
UnitsUse “and” within a group such as one hundred and three.
Five million, thirty-two thousand, four hundred and thirty-one.