These are decimal numbers, and dots above some of the digits make them recurring decimals. One dot means the digit under it repeats infinitely. In other words, it goes on forever (and ever and ever).

The fraction may be simplified when the numerator and denominator have a common factor greater than one. Units are often referred to as ones. Eg, 4∙2 has 4 units and 2 tenths, or you could say 4∙2 has ...

A single, decimal figure offers convenience when calculating, but units of feet and inches are the norm. If your business works with construction supplies, clothing or room dimensions, you will ...

Students around the world often dislike mathematics and eagerly await the day when they won’t have to struggle with long, complicated calculations. While the hate is widespread, a comprehensive ...

In addition to its basic spreadsheet functions, Microsoft Excel also allows writing formulas to perform functions on existing data. Using a quick equation, you can convert an existing set of time data ...

Understanding fractions as decimals is a key math skill that bridges the concepts of fractions and decimal numbers. This video provides a detailed and clear explanation of how to convert fractions ...

Q. Thanks for your advice in the September 2001 issue on converting fractions in Excel into decimal values. But how about those of us who need to do the reverse—that is, convert decimal values into ...