answersLogoWhite

0

A recurring decimal is a number which is written in decimal notation and in which, after a finite number of digits, a string of digits repeats for ever more. The repeating string need not start straight after the decimal point. For example, 5/26 = 0.1923076923076... with the string 923076 (but not the 1 at its start) repeating for ever.

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

FranFran
I've made my fair share of mistakes, and if I can help you avoid a few, I'd sure like to try.
Chat with Fran
DevinDevin
I've poured enough drinks to know that people don't always want advice—they just want to talk.
Chat with Devin
SteveSteve
Knowledge is a journey, you know? We'll get there.
Chat with Steve
More answers

That means that the decimals repeat indefinitely, as in:0.33333...

0.142857142857142857...

The repetition may start after some initial digits that are not part of the pattern, as in:

0.8414141...

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is a recurring decimal?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp