answersLogoWhite

0

No. Any fraction can be written as a repeating decimal - and vice versa. For example, take the repeating decimal (which I call "x"):

x = 0.4123123123...

Now multiply that by 1000:

1000x = 412.3123123123...

Subtract the first quation from the second, and you get:

999x = 411.9

Solving for x:

9990x = 4119

x = 4119/9990

This is a fraction of whole numbers, therefore, a rational number.

User Avatar

Wiki User

8y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

ReneRene
Change my mind. I dare you.
Chat with Rene
EzraEzra
Faith is not about having all the answers, but learning to ask the right questions.
Chat with Ezra
JudyJudy
Simplicity is my specialty.
Chat with Judy
More answers

Yes.

Irrational Numbers are never-ending numbers.

Examples: Pi, repeating decimals, imperfect squares

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Can an irrational number be a repeating decimal?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp