Repeating Decimal (Noun)
Meaning
A decimal with a sequence of digits that repeats itself indefinitely.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The repeating decimal 0.333... represents the fraction one-third in decimal form.
- The fraction two-thirds can be expressed as the repeating decimal 0.666... in base 10.
- A repeating decimal, such as 0.454545..., can be written as a fraction.
- The repeating decimal 0.999... is equal to 1 in mathematical calculations, despite appearances.
- Expressing a fraction as a repeating decimal, such as 0.1428571428..., can help identify patterns in the numerator and denominator.