Convert fractions to repeating decimals worksheet with 12 problems.
Worksheet titled "Convert Fractions to Repeating Decimals" with 12 fraction problems to convert, including examples like 2/11, 5/6, and 2/99.
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Let's convert each of the given fractions to repeating decimals. We'll do this by performing long division or using known patterns for repeating decimals.
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A fraction will have a repeating decimal if the denominator (after simplifying) has prime factors other than 2 and 5. If it only has 2s and/or 5s, the decimal terminates.
We’ll simplify where needed and then divide.
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1. $\frac{2}{11}$
Divide $2 \div 11$:
- $11$ goes into $20$ → $1$, remainder $9$
- $11$ into $90$ → $8$, remainder $2$
- $11$ into $20$ → $1$, remainder $9$... repeats!
So:
$\frac{2}{11} = 0.\overline{18}$
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2. $\frac{5}{6}$
Simplify? Already simplified.
$6 = 2 \times 3$, so it will repeat.
$5 \div 6 = 0.8333\ldots$
So:
$\frac{5}{6} = 0.8\overline{3}$
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3. $\frac{4}{9}$
$4 \div 9 = 0.444\ldots$
So:
$\frac{4}{9} = 0.\overline{4}$
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4. $\frac{15}{18}$
Simplify first:
$\frac{15}{18} = \frac{5}{6}$
From earlier:
$\frac{5}{6} = 0.8\overline{3}$
So:
$\frac{15}{18} = 0.8\overline{3}$
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5. $\frac{2}{3}$
$2 \div 3 = 0.666\ldots$
So:
$\frac{2}{3} = 0.\overline{6}$
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6. $\frac{1}{6}$
$1 \div 6 = 0.1666\ldots$
So:
$\frac{1}{6} = 0.1\overline{6}$
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7. $\frac{6}{22}$
Simplify: $\frac{6}{22} = \frac{3}{11}$
Now $3 \div 11 = 0.272727\ldots$
So:
$\frac{6}{22} = 0.\overline{27}$
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8. $\frac{13}{15}$
$15 = 3 \times 5$, so it will repeat.
$13 \div 15 = 0.8666\ldots$
So:
$\frac{13}{15} = 0.8\overline{6}$
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9. $\frac{5}{11}$
$5 \div 11 = 0.454545\ldots$
So:
$\frac{5}{11} = 0.\overline{45}$
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10. $\frac{2}{15}$
$15 = 3 \times 5$, so it repeats.
$2 \div 15 = 0.1333\ldots$
So:
$\frac{2}{15} = 0.1\overline{3}$
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11. $\frac{2}{6}$
Simplify: $\frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3}$
$1 \div 3 = 0.333\ldots$
So:
$\frac{2}{6} = 0.\overline{3}$
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12. $\frac{2}{99}$
$2 \div 99 = 0.020202\ldots$
So:
$\frac{2}{99} = 0.\overline{02}$
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| Fraction | Repeating Decimal |
|--------|-------------------|
| $\frac{2}{11}$ | $0.\overline{18}$ |
| $\frac{5}{6}$ | $0.8\overline{3}$ |
| $\frac{4}{9}$ | $0.\overline{4}$ |
| $\frac{15}{18}$ | $0.8\overline{3}$ |
| $\frac{2}{3}$ | $0.\overline{6}$ |
| $\frac{1}{6}$ | $0.1\overline{6}$ |
| $\frac{6}{22}$ | $0.\overline{27}$ |
| $\frac{13}{15}$ | $0.8\overline{6}$ |
| $\frac{5}{11}$ | $0.\overline{45}$ |
| $\frac{2}{15}$ | $0.1\overline{3}$ |
| $\frac{2}{6}$ | $0.\overline{3}$ |
| $\frac{2}{99}$ | $0.\overline{02}$ |
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💡 Tip: When dividing, look for repeating remainders, which signal a repeating decimal. Also, use simplification first to reduce fractions before converting.
Let me know if you'd like the long division steps shown for any!
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🔁 Key Concept:
A fraction will have a repeating decimal if the denominator (after simplifying) has prime factors other than 2 and 5. If it only has 2s and/or 5s, the decimal terminates.
We’ll simplify where needed and then divide.
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✔ Step-by-step Solutions:
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1. $\frac{2}{11}$
Divide $2 \div 11$:
- $11$ goes into $20$ → $1$, remainder $9$
- $11$ into $90$ → $8$, remainder $2$
- $11$ into $20$ → $1$, remainder $9$... repeats!
So:
$\frac{2}{11} = 0.\overline{18}$
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2. $\frac{5}{6}$
Simplify? Already simplified.
$6 = 2 \times 3$, so it will repeat.
$5 \div 6 = 0.8333\ldots$
So:
$\frac{5}{6} = 0.8\overline{3}$
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3. $\frac{4}{9}$
$4 \div 9 = 0.444\ldots$
So:
$\frac{4}{9} = 0.\overline{4}$
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4. $\frac{15}{18}$
Simplify first:
$\frac{15}{18} = \frac{5}{6}$
From earlier:
$\frac{5}{6} = 0.8\overline{3}$
So:
$\frac{15}{18} = 0.8\overline{3}$
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5. $\frac{2}{3}$
$2 \div 3 = 0.666\ldots$
So:
$\frac{2}{3} = 0.\overline{6}$
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6. $\frac{1}{6}$
$1 \div 6 = 0.1666\ldots$
So:
$\frac{1}{6} = 0.1\overline{6}$
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7. $\frac{6}{22}$
Simplify: $\frac{6}{22} = \frac{3}{11}$
Now $3 \div 11 = 0.272727\ldots$
So:
$\frac{6}{22} = 0.\overline{27}$
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8. $\frac{13}{15}$
$15 = 3 \times 5$, so it will repeat.
$13 \div 15 = 0.8666\ldots$
So:
$\frac{13}{15} = 0.8\overline{6}$
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9. $\frac{5}{11}$
$5 \div 11 = 0.454545\ldots$
So:
$\frac{5}{11} = 0.\overline{45}$
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10. $\frac{2}{15}$
$15 = 3 \times 5$, so it repeats.
$2 \div 15 = 0.1333\ldots$
So:
$\frac{2}{15} = 0.1\overline{3}$
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11. $\frac{2}{6}$
Simplify: $\frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3}$
$1 \div 3 = 0.333\ldots$
So:
$\frac{2}{6} = 0.\overline{3}$
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12. $\frac{2}{99}$
$2 \div 99 = 0.020202\ldots$
So:
$\frac{2}{99} = 0.\overline{02}$
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✔ Final Answers:
| Fraction | Repeating Decimal |
|--------|-------------------|
| $\frac{2}{11}$ | $0.\overline{18}$ |
| $\frac{5}{6}$ | $0.8\overline{3}$ |
| $\frac{4}{9}$ | $0.\overline{4}$ |
| $\frac{15}{18}$ | $0.8\overline{3}$ |
| $\frac{2}{3}$ | $0.\overline{6}$ |
| $\frac{1}{6}$ | $0.1\overline{6}$ |
| $\frac{6}{22}$ | $0.\overline{27}$ |
| $\frac{13}{15}$ | $0.8\overline{6}$ |
| $\frac{5}{11}$ | $0.\overline{45}$ |
| $\frac{2}{15}$ | $0.1\overline{3}$ |
| $\frac{2}{6}$ | $0.\overline{3}$ |
| $\frac{2}{99}$ | $0.\overline{02}$ |
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💡 Tip: When dividing, look for repeating remainders, which signal a repeating decimal. Also, use simplification first to reduce fractions before converting.
Let me know if you'd like the long division steps shown for any!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of changing repeating decimals to fractions worksheet.