Model decimals and fractions: tenths in tenths: Example question
31 October 2026
Understanding how decimals and fractions link together helps your child build strong number sense. When children see a decimal like 0.7, it can be helpful to model it visually and connect it to fractions, especially tenths, using a simple grid.
Example question
Shade 0.7 on a tenths grid. What is this as a fraction?
Step 1: Understand the decimal
0.7 means seven tenths.
Step 2: Shade the grid
Shade 7 out of 10 equal parts on the grid.
Step 3: Write as a fraction
Write 0.7 as the fraction 7/10.
Step 4: Check if it can be simplified
7/10 cannot be simplified because 7 and 10 have no common factors except 1.
Answer:
0.7 as a fraction is 7/10.
After working through this example, your child will recognise that decimals like 0.7 can be shown as fractions and shaded on a grid. This builds confidence for similar questions, and they can now practise modelling tenths as decimals and fractions on their own.
