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There are times when working with fractions is more convenient than working with decimals.

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Q: Why are repeating decimals changed to fractions?
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Is 0.16 repeating irrational?

No, no repeating decimal is irrational. All repeating decimals can be converted to fractions. They are, however, non-terminating.


What numbers do you have to change fractions to decimals?

All numbers can be changed from fractions to decimals.


How do you add repeating decimals?

Convert the repeating decimals into fractions, and then add those. If you need it as a decimal, then you can just convert the product back into a decimal!:)


Real life situation for changing repeating decimals into fractions?

there are None!


What can rational numbers be expressed as?

fractions or decimals


What is the relationship between repeating decimals and fractions?

They are both representations of rational numbers.


Why are repeating decimals common to get after dividing?

all rational fractions are repeating. When you divide, eventually the remainder will repeat and then will the sequence


Is a repeating decimal rational?

yes, repeating decimals (those that have infinite - never ending - number of digits after the decimal point and these decimals show repeating pattern) are rational numbers, because they can be written as fractions.


Is 3.25 repeating an integer?

No because integers are whole numbers without decimals or fractions.


How can a decimal change to a repeating fraction?

Fractions don't repeat, decimals do. 4/9 = 4 divided by 9 = 0.4444 repeating


How can decimals be changed to fractions?

try reading the math book


What is it called when fractions terminating repeating decimals integers and percents called?

They are called rational numbers