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Convert Recurring Decimals

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Converting Recurring Decimals to Fractions

To convert a recurring decimal into a fraction e.g. 0.2545454545454... do the following things:

Step 1

Step 1

  • Name the decimal.
Step 2

Step 2

  • Multiply by a power of ten to move any non repeating parts of the number to the left of the decimal point.
Step 3

Step 3

  • Expand the decimal by one repeating section.
Step 4

Step 4

  • Multiply by a power of ten so that one repeating section is to the left of the decimal point but the recurring section is to the right.
Step 5

Step 5

  • Subtract one from the other to remove the recurring part of the number.
Step 6

Step 6

  • Divide to leave r on its own on one side then cancel if possible.
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