Converting any recurring decimal to a fraction
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I can appreciate the infinite nature of recurring decimals and can convert between a recurring decimal and a fraction.
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A recurring decimal does not terminate.
By considering the infinite nature of recurring decimals, it is possible to create two equations.
These simultaneous equations can be combined to create a third valid equation.
This can be solved to find the fractional equivalent to the recurring decimal.
A calculator can help us investigate this conversion.
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