How Do You Turn a Fraction Into a Repeating Decimal?

How Do You Turn a Fraction Into a Repeating Decimal?

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Did you know that a fraction just represents a division? To turn a fraction into a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. In this tutorial, see how to convert a fraction into the repeating decimal it represents.

Keywords:

  • long division
  • decimal
  • fraction
  • convert
  • repeating decimal
  • divide
  • bar
  • repeating digits
  • numerator
  • denominator
  • divisor
  • dividend

Background Tutorials

  • Rational Number Definitions

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      What is a Repeating Decimal?

      A repeating decimal is a decimal that has a digit, or a block of digits, that repeat over and over and over again without ever ending. Did you know that all repeating decimals can be rewritten as fractions? To make these kinds of decimals easier to write, there's a special notation you can use! Learn about repeating decimals in this tutorial.

  • Decimal Operation Problems

      • How Do You Do Long Division with Decimals?How Do You Do Long Division with Decimals?

      How Do You Do Long Division with Decimals?

      We know that calculators are everywhere, but that doesn't mean that long division isn't important! Sometimes you won't be allowed to use a calculator, and when those times occur, you'll be thankful that you watched this video!

  • Fractions

      • What's a Numerator and What's A Denominator?What's a Numerator and What's A Denominator?

      What's a Numerator and What's A Denominator?

      Numerators and denominators are the key ingredients that make fractions, so if you want to work with fractions, you have to know what numerators and denominators are. Lucky for you, this tutorial will teach you some great tricks for remembering what numerators and denominators are all about.

  • Dividing Integers

      • How Do You Do Long Division?How Do You Do Long Division?

      How Do You Do Long Division?

      We know that calculators are everywhere, but that doesn't mean that long division isn't important! Sometimes you won't be allowed to use a calculator, and when those times occur, you'll be thankful that you watched this video!