Terminating and Repeating Decimals

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What is a repeating decimal?

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A repeating decimal is a decimal number that has a pattern of digits that repeats infinitely.

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What is a terminating decimal?

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A terminating decimal is a decimal number that has a finite number of digits after the decimal point.

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How can you identify a repeating decimal?

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A repeating decimal can be identified by the presence of a digit or group of digits that repeats indefinitely.

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Convert the fraction 1/4 to a decimal.

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0.25

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Convert the fraction 3/8 to a decimal.

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0.375

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What is the decimal representation of 2/5?

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0.4

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Is 0.333... a repeating decimal?

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Yes, 0.333... is a repeating decimal because the digit '3' repeats indefinitely.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 5/2?

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2.5

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the difference between a repeating decimal and a terminating decimal?

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A repeating decimal has an infinite pattern of digits, while a terminating decimal has a finite number of digits.