For example, look at the number 1.432
The first number to the right of the decimal is in the tenths place.
The 4 represents 4 tenths or 4⁄10
The second number to the right of the decimal is in the one one hundredths place.
The 3 represents 3 one hundredths or3⁄100
The third number to the right of the decimal is in the one one thousandths place.
The 2 represents 2 one thousandths or2⁄1000