Converting repeating decimals to fractions

Converting repeating decimals to fractions

A repeating decimal keeps repeating itself endlessly. Yet, no worries, you don't need to have unlimited paper to write it down. We can convert it into a fraction for a clearer presentation. Let's learn how in this session.
Basic concepts: Percents, fractions, and decimals,
Related concepts: Percent of a number, Adding and multiplying percents,

Lessons

  • 1.
    Converting repeating decimals to fractions
    a)
    0.38‾ \overline{38}

    b)
    3.96‾ \overline{6}

    c)
    -1.2560‾ \overline{60}

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1.
Number System and Radicals
1.1
Understanding the number systems
1.2
Prime factorisation
1.3
Greatest Common Factors (GCF)
1.4
Least Common Multiple (LCM)
1.5
Rational vs. Irrational numbers
1.6
Converting repeating decimals to fractions
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