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When you convert a fraction to a decimal sometimes the decimal repeats forever. For example 1/3 as a decimal = 0.333333333.... (or 0.3 "recurring"). Another example is 1/7=0.142857142857.... (or 0.142857 recurring).
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A repeating decimal is one in after the decimal point,
the same digit or group of digits repeats forever.
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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.
How do you know when to put the bar on a repeating decimal?
The bar is only used for repeating decimals. If it is repeating, you can use it.
Repeating decimals can be expressed exactly using?
Repeating Decimal can be expressed exactly using what
What is an example of a repeating decimal?
A repeating decimal is just a decimal that repeats. An example would be 6.575757... Repeating decimals are infinite.
What does one third mean in decimals?
.333333 (repeating)
Why are negative repeating decimals, rational?
If you convert repeating decimals into a fraction, you see that the repeating decimals are rational.
What are 5 examples of non terminating repeating decimals?
terminating decimals repeating decimals
What are the different kinds of decimal?
terminating decimals non terminating decimals repeating decimals non repeating decimals
What is the definition for the word non-repeating decimals?
Non-repeating decimals is not a word but a phrase. Non-repeating decimals are irrational numbers.
What are signs for decimals?
terminating decimals and repeating decimals
How do you say repeating decimals in German?
Repeating decimals is periodische Dezimalzahlen in German.
Why these decimal representations are called repeating decimals?
Not all decimal representations are repeating decimals.
Are terminating and repeating decimals irrational numbers?
Terminating and repeating decimals are rational numbers.
Did Albert Einstein invent repeating decimals?
No, Albert Einstein did not invent repeating decimals.
Is decimals ratios?
Terminating and repeating decimals are.
Are repeating decimals and terminating decimals the same?
No.
Are non-repeating decimals irrational numbers?
No because non-repeating decimals may be terminating.But suppose you consider terminating decimals as consisting of repeating 0s. That is, 1/8 = 0.125 = 0.12500....Then all non-repeating decimals are irrational.
