In a non-zero fraction is written in its simplest form, then if the denominator has any prime factor other than 2 or 5 it will not go into any numerator evenly. This leads to repeating decimals.
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Some decimals repeat. Some decimals go on forever. Some decimals stop. Those are called terminating decimals.
Some decimals stop, some keep on going. The ones that repeat are known as recurring decimals.
That can refer to one of two types of decimals: terminatingand irrational.Terminating decimals don't repeat because they stop, whereas irrational decimals simply never repeat a distinct pattern of digits.
Some decimals terminate. (0.3) Some decimals repeat (0.3333333) Some do neither. Pi is the most famous example. 3.1415 etc.
No, none of them do.