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Recurring Decimals to Fractions

Recurring Decimals

In the videos I’ve worked through some example questions, although you can download the rest of the worksheet & answers:

Download a copy of the question here:  QT Recurring Decimals to Fractions

Here’s a copy of the written answers:  QT Recurring Decimals to Fractions ANSWERS

Here’s the question for this video:
Prove algebraically that the decimal 0.27 recurring can be written as 3/11

 

Here’s the question for this video:
Convert 0.16…. to a fraction. Give your answer in its simplest form.

 

Here’s the question for this video:
Write as a mixed number 2.165165165….

 

Here’s the question for this video:
Work out 0.454545…. x 0.555555…..

 

These videos are a quick reminder of recurring decimals for GCSE maths, and are aimed at around grade 6. These types of questions appear frequently on GCSE papers, mainly towards Q20 onwards, and are usually non calculator.

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Recurring decimals can be fairly challenging, although once you have practiced, should be straightforward.
Please do
– stop the video
– work through the question
– compare your solution

 

I hope the videos help and please leave a comment – thanks!

 

These problems are part of the GCSE maths curriculum, and appear on all the main examination boards such as Edexcel, AQA, OCR and Eduqas.

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Please do leave a comment below if you are not sure. Alternately you can view my YouTube channel and leave a comment there – I’ll always try to respond as quickly as possible.

Watch on YouTube:

Recurring Decimals to Fractions – GCSE Maths Grade 6

Recurring Decimals to Fractions Q6 – GCSE Maths Grade 6

Recurring Decimals to Fractions Q9 – GCSE Maths Grade 6

Recurring Decimals to Fractions Q10 – GCSE Maths Grade 6

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