M2L1: Terminating and Repeating Decimals

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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. For example, 0.75 and 2.5 are terminating decimals.

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What is a repeating decimal?

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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What is the difference between terminating and repeating decimals?

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Terminating decimals have a finite number of digits after the decimal point, while repeating decimals have digits that continue infinitely in a repeating pattern.

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Can all fractions be expressed as decimals?

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Yes, all fractions can be expressed as decimals. They can either be terminating or repeating decimals.

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What is an example of a fraction that results in a terminating decimal?

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What is an example of a fraction that results in a repeating decimal?

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