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Recurring Decimal (Noun)

Meaning

A decimal with a sequence of digits that repeats itself indefinitely.

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Examples

  • The number 0.3333 is an example of a recurring decimal, where the digit 3 repeats infinitely.
  • A recurring decimal is a type of decimal representation where a finite block of digits repeats indefinitely in a predictable pattern.
  • Converting fractions to decimals sometimes results in recurring decimals, which can make calculations difficult.
  • The recurring decimal 0.142857 is equivalent to the fraction one-seventh.
  • Mathematicians use various techniques to handle recurring decimals when performing arithmetic operations.

Synonyms

  • Circulating Decimal
  • Repeating Decimal

Hypernyms

  • Decimal Fraction
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