use a calculator to find the decimal form of the rational number. if it is a nonterminating decimal, write the repeating pattern.
What rational number to they want converted to a decimal?
How about 1/3 = .3333....
1/2 = 0.5
Is that enough?
To use a calculator to find the decimal form of a rational number, follow these steps:
1. Start by dividing the numerator (the top number) of the rational number by the denominator (the bottom number).
2. Enter the numerator into the calculator.
3. Press the division symbol (÷) or the forward slash (/) key.
4. Enter the denominator into the calculator.
5. Press the equals (=) button to obtain the decimal form of the rational number.
For example, let's find the decimal form of 2/3:
1. Divide 2 by 3: 2 ÷ 3 = 0.6666666667 (approximately)
In this case, the decimal form of 2/3 is 0.6666666667. Since the decimal part continues indefinitely without terminating, we can conclude that the repeating pattern in this case is 6.
It's important to note that some calculators may display repeating decimals automatically, while others may round the decimal to a certain number of decimal places. If your calculator rounds the decimal, it may not display the repeating pattern. In such cases, you'll need to identify the repeating pattern manually by observing the numbers that repeat.