Convert Repeating Decimals to Fractions
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How to convert a repeating decimal to a fraction?
There are several methods to convert repeating decimals to fractions. Here two common approaches:
Method 1: Algebraic Method
This method is more formal and works for all repeating decimals.
- Let x = the repeating decimal.
- Let n = the number of repeating digits.
- Multiply both sides of the equation in (1) by 10n.
- Subtract the equation from step (1) from the equation in step (3) to eliminate the repeating part.
- Solve for x, expressing your answer as a fraction in its simplest form.
Method 2: Shortcut for Simple Repeating Decimals
This method works when the repeating part starts immediately after the decimal point.
- Write the repeating digits as the numerator.
- Write a denominator with the same number of 9s as there are repeating digits.
- Simplify the fraction.
Example: Convert 0.121212… to a fraction
Numerator: 12
Denominator: 99 (two repeating digits)
Fraction: 12/99 = 4/33
Note:
- If the decimal has a non-repeating part before the repeating part (like 0.1666…), you’ll need to use the algebraic method.
- If there’s a whole number part (like 1.3434…), you can treat the decimal part separately and add it to the whole number at the end (1 + 34/99 = 133/99).
The following figure gives the steps for the algebraic method that will work for any repeating decimals.
Have a look at this video if you need to review how to convert repeating decimals to fractions.
Have a look at this video if you want to use a shortcut trick to convert repeating decimals to fractions.
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Convert Repeating Decimals to Fractions Word Problem
- Samantha has a repeating decimal pattern of 0.333… as the result of a division. Express this decimal as a fraction.
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