To read a 6-digit number, understand the place value of each digit, group the first three digits as the "hundreds" group, and the next three as the "thousands" group.
Here's a breakdown of how to do it:
Understanding Place Value
First, you need to know the place value of each digit in a 6-digit number:
| Place Value | Digit Position (Right to Left) | Example (in 123,456) |
|---|---|---|
| Ones | 1st | 6 |
| Tens | 2nd | 5 |
| Hundreds | 3rd | 4 |
| Thousands | 4th | 3 |
| Ten Thousands | 5th | 2 |
| Hundred Thousands | 6th | 1 |
Reading the Number
- Identify the Thousands Group: The digits in the hundred thousands, ten thousands, and thousands places form the "thousands" group. Read this group as you would a 3-digit number, then say "thousand."
- Identify the Hundreds Group: The digits in the hundreds, tens, and ones places form the "hundreds" group. Read this group as you would a 3-digit number.
- Combine the Groups: Say the thousands group followed by "thousand," then say the hundreds group.
Examples
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Example 1: 123,456
- Thousands Group: 123 (One hundred twenty-three)
- Hundreds Group: 456 (Four hundred fifty-six)
- Complete Number: One hundred twenty-three thousand, four hundred fifty-six.
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Example 2: 476,000
- Thousands Group: 476 (Four hundred seventy-six)
- Hundreds Group: 000 (Zero) - We don't say "zero hundred"
- Complete Number: Four hundred seventy-six thousand.
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Example 3: 200,001
- Thousands Group: 200 (Two hundred)
- Hundreds Group: 001 (One)
- Complete Number: Two hundred thousand, one.
Important Note: Do not use the word "and" when reading numbers. For example, do not say "Four hundred and seventy-six." It should be "Four hundred seventy-six."
