Place Value of 1.26987

Every number consists of digits in specific positions that determine its value. The number 1.26987 has a unique place value breakdown that helps us understand how each digit contributes to the overall number.

Place Value Breakdown for 1.26987

Whole Number Part

Ones
1

What is the place of 1 in 1.26987

Decimal Part

TenthsHundredthsThousandthsTen-Thousandths10^-5
2

What is the place of 2 in 1.26987

6

What is the place of 6 in 1.26987

9

What is the place of 9 in 1.26987

8

What is the place of 8 in 1.26987

7

What is the place of 7 in 1.26987

What Does This Mean?

In our base-10 number system, each position represents a different power of 10:

  • Digits to the left of the decimal point represent whole numbers (ones, tens, hundreds, etc.)
  • Digits to the right of the decimal point represent fractions (tenths, hundredths, thousandths, etc.)
  • Each position's value is 10 times greater than the position to its right

Expanded Form

When we write 1.26987 in expanded form, we show exactly how each digit contributes to the total value:

1 × 100 + 2 × 10-1 + 6 × 10-2 + 9 × 10-3 + 8 × 10-4 + 7 × 10-5

Real-World Applications

The number 1.26987 could be used in various real-world scenarios:

Currency
$1.26987

Measurement
1.26987 meters

Scientific Data
1.26987 units

Academic Scores
1.26987 points

Teaching Tips

Understanding place value is fundamental to mathematics. Here are some tips for educators:

  • Use physical manipulatives like base-10 blocks to represent different place values
  • Practice reading large numbers by breaking them into groups of three digits
  • Compare numbers with the same digits in different orders to highlight place value
  • Connect place value to everyday contexts like money and measurement