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.