Convert each of the following fractions to decimals that either terminate or repeat
(a)3/40
(b)2/13
We'll be glad to check your answers.
(a)13.333333 (repeat)
(b)6.5 (terminate
To convert a fraction to a decimal, you need to divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number). Let's apply this method to each fraction:
(a) 3/40
To convert 3/40 to a decimal, divide 3 by 40:
3 ÷ 40 = 0.075
(b) 2/13
To convert 2/13 to a decimal, divide 2 by 13:
2 ÷ 13 ≈ 0.153846153846...
In this case, the decimal part of 2/13 does not terminate but repeats the pattern "153846" indefinitely.