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Is there a simplified fraction and its reciprocal that both can be expressed as terminating decimals?
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∙ 11y ago
There is at least one example:
4/5 = 0.8
5/4 = 1.25
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Why can rational number be simplified as a fraction?
Because they are terminating decimals
When expressed as a decimals rational number will be what or repeating?
When expressed as a decimal, a rational number will either be terminating (end with a finite number of digits) or repeating (have a repeating pattern of digits).
What are 5 examples of non terminating repeating decimals?
terminating decimals repeating decimals
Can rational numbers be expressed as non-terminating decimals?
Some can. For example, 1/3 = 0.3333.... recurring.
Terminating Recurring Decimal?
Decimals can be recurring. Decimals can be terminating. They can't be both.
What is the different of terminating and non terminating decimals?
The former can be expressed as a fraction whereas the latter can't be expressed as a fraction.
Why can rational number be simplified as a fraction?
Because they are terminating decimals
What are some examples of terminating decimals?
Any number that can be expressed as a fraction can also be expressed as a terminating decimal and a non terminating decimal can't be expressed as a fraction and so therefore it is an irrational number.
What are some examples terminating decimals?
Any number that can be expressed as a fraction can also be expressed as a terminating decimal and a non terminating decimal can't be expressed as a fraction and so therefore it is an irrational number.
Numbers that cannot be expressed as terminating or repeating decimals?
irrational numbers
What can rational numbers be expressed as?
fractions or decimals
What are terminating and non terminating decimals?
Terminating decimals are decimals that end, such as, 2.384. Non-terminating decimals that don't end, such as, 0.3333333333.......
When expressed as a decimals rational number will be what or repeating?
When expressed as a decimal, a rational number will either be terminating (end with a finite number of digits) or repeating (have a repeating pattern of digits).
Are rational numbers non-terminating decimals?
No. Rational numbers are either terminating decimals or non-terminating BUT recurrent decimals.
What are 5 examples of non terminating repeating decimals?
terminating decimals repeating decimals
Can rational numbers be expressed as non-terminating decimals?
Some can. For example, 1/3 = 0.3333.... recurring.
What are the different kinds of decimal?
terminating decimals non terminating decimals repeating decimals non repeating decimals
