How to Convert Repeating Decimals to Fractions? (+FREE Worksheet!)
To convert a repeating decimal to a fraction, set the decimal equal to x, multiply by a power of ten that shifts one full repeating block, subtract the original equation to eliminate the repeat, and solve for x. The steps below work through that method on several examples, and a free printable worksheet with answers […]
How to Approximate Irrational Numbers? (+FREE Worksheet!)
Approximating irrational numbers means finding a close decimal or fraction estimate for numbers like √2 or √50 that cannot be expressed as exact fractions. This skill connects number sense to geometry (the Pythagorean theorem often produces irrational lengths) and is tested in Algebra 1 and on standardized exams. This lesson shows you exactly how to […]
