Question
convert to fraction:
8.714285714285714285...(the 714285 is repeating.
8.714285714285714285...(the 714285 is repeating.
Answers
bobpursley
you have six digits repeating. multiply the number by 1,000,000
8714285.714285714285
subtract the original number
-8.714285714285714285
notice the decimal portion disappears and you have 8714285-8, Work that out.
Now, since you now have 999 999 time the original number, divide what you worked out by 999 999. That is the fraction
8714285.714285714285
subtract the original number
-8.714285714285714285
notice the decimal portion disappears and you have 8714285-8, Work that out.
Now, since you now have 999 999 time the original number, divide what you worked out by 999 999. That is the fraction