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.
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