Write twenty-four and three-eights in decimal form, then in expanded form. 

To express "twenty-four and three-eighths" in different forms:

### Decimal Form:
- The fractional part, three-eighths, can be written as \( \frac{3}{8} \). Converting this to decimal:
  \[
  \frac{3}{8} = 0.375
  \]
- So, "twenty-four and three-eighths" is:
  \[
  24 + 0.375 = 24.375
  \]

### Expanded Form:
- In expanded form, we break it down as follows:
  \[
  24.375 = 20 + 4 + 0.3 + 0.07 + 0.005
  \]
This represents the sum of each digit based on its place value.

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Write twenty-four and three-eights in decimal form, then in expanded form.

Learn how to convert '24 and 3/8' into decimal form (24.375) and expanded form (20 + 4 + 0.3 + 0.07 + 0.005). This problem covers fundamental concepts like fractions, decimals, and place value, suitable for students in Grades 5-6.

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