To read out decimal numbers, the following steps should be followed:
0. First, read the digits to the left of the decimal point as a whole number.
,1. Say "and" for the decimal point.
,2. Read the digits to the right of the decimal point as a whole number.
,3. Say the place name of the last digit on the right.
Consider the number 0.003 using the rules above.
The number is read: zero and three thousandths.
Consider the number 5.2 using the rules.
The number is read: Five and two tenths.
Consider the number 104.04.
The number is read: One-hundred four and four tenths.
Consider the number 0.5.
The number is read: Zero and five tenths.
