Section 2.7: Decimals and Fractions
• To change a fraction to a decimal,
divide the numerator by the
denominator.
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• Terminating Decimal: a
decimal that ends/ has a
remainder of zero
Examples:
• Repeating Decimal: a decimal
whose digits repeat in groups of
one or more. Use bar notation to
write repeating decimals.
Examples:
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• To compare, convert both to
decimals.
Homework: WS 2­7
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