Objective:
- Convert repeating decimals into fractions
What are repeating decimals?
Repeating decimals are decimals that have a repeating pattern. For example, 0.2121... is a repeating decimal because the digits "21" keeps repeating in a pattern. Some other examples include,
Repeating decimals are decimals that have a repeating pattern. For example, 0.2121... is a repeating decimal because the digits "21" keeps repeating in a pattern. Some other examples include,
These same numbers can be written with a "bar notation" over the repeating digits. For example, we can write...
How to Convert a Repeating Decimal into a Fraction
Lets look at an example with one repeating digit:
Your Turn #1
Convert the following repeating decimal into a fraction:
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Now, lets look at another example with two repeating digits:
Your Turn #2
Convert the following repeating decimal into a fraction:
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In the final example, lets look at a decimal with three repeating digits:
Your Turn #3
Convert the following repeating decimal into a fraction:
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