Repeating Decimals

In this lesson, we will look at repeating decimals:

• what is a repeating decimal
• how to write repeating decimals
• what causes repeating decimals
• compare repeating decimals and terminating decimals

What is a repeating decimal?
How to write a repeating decimal?

A repeating decimal or recurring decimal is a decimal that has a digit, or a group of digits, that repeats. To show a repeating decimal, a bar is put over the repeating pattern.

The following are some examples of repeating decimals. Scroll down the page for more examples.

How to Write Repeating Decimals Using Bar Notation?

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How do repeating decimals happen?

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Repeating Decimals vs Terminating Decimals

What is the difference?

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