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iGCSE (2021 Edition)

3.04 Recurring decimals to fractions

Worksheet
Recurring decimals
1

Write the following recurring decimals as a fraction in simplest form:

a
x = 0.\dot{1}
b

x=0.\dot{3}

c

x=0.\overline{6}

d
x = 2.\dot{3}
e
x = 1.\overline{7}
f
x = 3.\dot{6}
g
x = - 0.\dot{8}
2

Write the following recurring decimals as a fraction in simplest form:

a
x = 0.\dot{7}\dot{5}
b
x = 0.\overline{45}
c
x = 9.\dot{8}\dot{3}
d
x = 0.\dot{3}7\dot{9}
e
x = 0.\overline{216}
f
x = 7.\dot{6}8\dot{4}
g
x = 0.\overline{25748}
3

Write the following recurring decimals as a fraction in simplest form:

a
x = 0.6\dot{3}
b
x = 0.6\dot{8}
c
x = 0.0\overline{75}
d
x = 0.6\dot{8}\dot{7}
e
x = 0.76\dot{2}
f
x = 0.00\overline{42}
g
x = 9.00\overline{47}
4

Express 3.9 \div 9 as:

a

A recurring decimal.

b

A simplified fraction.

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Outcomes

0580C1.1E

Identify and use rational and irrational numbers (e.g. π, sqrt(2) ).

0580C1.5C

Recognise equivalence and convert between fractions, decimals and percentages.

0580C1.8B

Use the four rules for calculations with decimals, including correct ordering of operations and use of brackets.

0580E1.1E

Identify and use rational and irrational numbers (e.g. π, sqrt(2) ).

0580E1.5C

Recognise equivalence and convert between fractions, decimals and percentages.

0580E1.8B

Use the four rules for calculations with decimals, including correct ordering of operations and use of brackets.

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