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2.666.... = 2 2/3
NB Note the use three or more full stops to indicate recurring to infinity. This is the mathematicians indication of recurring to infinity.
NNB To convert a recurring decimal to a fraction.
Let
P = 2.666....
10P = 26.6666...
Subtract
9P = 24 ( Note the recurring decimal to inifinity subtract to zero).
P = 24/9
Reduce the fraction
P = 2 6/9 = 2 2/3 Done!!!!
NB This cannot be done with an IRRATIONAL number. such as 'pi'.
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