Converting decimals to common fractions

What is a decimal fraction?

A fraction where the denominator is a power of 10, expressed with a decimal point.

How do you convert a decimal to a common fraction?

Identify the decimal. Write it as a fraction with 1 in the denominator. Multiply numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal.

What is the denominator of a decimal fraction?

It is a power of 10, like 10, 100, 1000, etc.

What are the types of decimal fractions?

Terminating decimals, Recurring decimals, Non terminating decimals

What is a terminating decimal?

A decimal that has a finite number of digits after the decimal point.

What is a recurring decimal?

A decimal that has digits that repeat indefinitely after the decimal point.

What is a non terminating decimal?

A decimal that does not terminate and does not have a repeating pattern.