Math Problem Statement

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Can the given decimals be written as fractions?

Solution

The image provided contains a table with decimals, asking whether each can be written as a fraction, along with the reason for the answer.

Here's the solution:

  1. 0.646464…:

    • Can this be written as a fraction?: Yes
    • Reason: This is a repeating decimal. The decimal part "64" repeats infinitely (0.646464…), so it is a repeating decimal and can be expressed as a fraction.
  2. 0.63758…:

    • Can this be written as a fraction?: No
    • Reason: This is a decimal that neither terminates nor repeats. The decimal continues without any clear pattern, so it cannot be written as a fraction.
  3. 0.222:

    • Can this be written as a fraction?: Yes
    • Reason: This is a terminating decimal. It stops at 0.222, meaning it can be written as a fraction.
  4. 0.46 (with the bar above 6):

    • Can this be written as a fraction?: Yes
    • Reason: This is a repeating decimal. The "6" repeats infinitely (0.4666…), so it is a repeating decimal and can be written as a fraction.

Let me know if you'd like details on how to convert any of these decimals to fractions!


5 Related Questions:

  1. How do you convert a repeating decimal like 0.6464... into a fraction?
  2. Why can't non-repeating and non-terminating decimals be written as fractions?
  3. Can all terminating decimals be written as fractions? How?
  4. How do we determine whether a decimal is repeating or terminating?
  5. What is the method to convert a repeating decimal like 0.46̅ into a fraction?

Tip:

A repeating decimal can always be written as a fraction, whereas a non-repeating, non-terminating decimal cannot.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Decimals
Fractions
Repeating Decimals
Terminating Decimals

Formulas

Conversion of repeating decimals to fractions
Identification of terminating decimals

Theorems

Any repeating decimal can be written as a fraction
Non-repeating and non-terminating decimals cannot be written as fractions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8