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Rewrite the fraction (e.g., 21/16) as a division problem (e.g., 21 ÷ 16) and perform long division.
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A terminating decimal has a finite number of digits, while a recurring decimal has digits that repeat indefinitely.
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During long division, if remainders start repeating, the decimal is recurring.
Fractions to Decimals Using Long Division
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Q: Convert 11/20 to a decimal.
Feedback: Not quite! To convert 11/20 to a decimal, divide 11 by 20. The result is 0.55.
Feedback: Well done! To convert 11/20 to a decimal, divide 11 by 20. The result is 0.55.
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Q: What is 13/50 as a decimal?
Feedback: Not quite! To convert 13/50 to a decimal, divide 13 by 50. The result is 0.26.
Feedback: Well done! To convert 13/50 to a decimal, divide 13 by 50. The result is 0.26.
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Q: What is 7/8 as a decimal?
Feedback: Not quite! To convert 7/8 to a decimal, divide 7 by 8. The result is 0.875.
Feedback: Well done! To convert 7/8 to a decimal, divide 7 by 8. The result is 0.875.
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Q: Convert 131/99 to a decimal.
Feedback: Not quite! To convert 131/99 to a decimal, divide 131 by 99. The result is a repeating decimal, 1.323232...
Feedback: Well done! To convert 131/99 to a decimal, divide 131 by 99. The result is a repeating decimal, 1.323232...
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Q: What is the decimal equivalent of 7/9?
Feedback: Not quite! To convert 7/9 to a decimal, divide 7 by 9. The result is a repeating decimal, 0.777...
Feedback: Well done! To convert 7/9 to a decimal, divide 7 by 9. The result is a repeating decimal, 0.777...
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Q: Convert 87/16 to a decimal.
Feedback: Not quite! To convert 87/16 to a decimal, divide 87 by 16. The exact result is 5.4375.
Feedback: Well done! To convert 87/16 to a decimal, divide 87 by 16. The exact result is 5.4375.
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