Math Problem Statement
Question 4 – 4 marks
You should be able to answer this question after studying Unit 10.
Find a fraction equivalent to the recurring decimal
0*.*513 251 325 132 . . . . [4]
Solution
To find a fraction equivalent to the recurring decimal , let's go through the steps systematically.
Step 1: Express the recurring decimal
Let . This means that is a decimal that repeats every 12 digits.
Step 2: Multiply by a power of 10
To eliminate the repeating part, we multiply by because there are 12 digits in the repeating sequence.
Step 3: Subtract the original equation from the new equation
Now, subtract the original equation from the new equation:
This simplifies to:
Step 4: Solve for
Step 5: Simplify the fraction
To simplify the fraction, we need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and the denominator.
Let's calculate the GCD and simplify the fraction:
Dividing the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:
Thus, the fraction equivalent to the recurring decimal is:
Would you like to see the detailed process of finding the GCD, or do you have any other questions?
Related Questions:
- How do you convert a recurring decimal with a different number of repeating digits to a fraction?
- What is the decimal representation of a fraction like ?
- How can you determine if a fraction will result in a terminating or recurring decimal?
- What is the procedure for converting a mixed recurring decimal to a fraction?
- Can all repeating decimals be represented as fractions?
Tip: Understanding how to convert recurring decimals to fractions is helpful when you need to represent infinite decimals in a finite form.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Recurring Decimals
Fractions
Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
Formulas
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Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12