When the fraction is in its simplest or reduced form, if the denominator has any factor other than 1, 2 or 5, it will not be possible to express the fraction as a terminating decimal.
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Because a terminating decimal is a rational number that can also be expressed as a fraction
Any decimal that can't be expressed as a fraction is an irrational number
Yes because it is a terminating decimal that can be expressed as a fraction
Because it is a terminating decimal number that can also be expressed as a fraction.
The latter which would be an irrational number that cannot be expressed as a fraction.