Minicalculators and Repeating Decimals.

Burris, Charles H.; Hobbs, Billy F.

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Minicalculators and Repeating Decimals

Burris, Charles H.; Hobbs, Billy F.

Arithmetic Teacher, 25, 7, 18-20, Apr 78

An algorithm is provided for generating as many desired digits in the decimal representation of a rational number on a calculator. It may be used whenever the number of digits displayed on the calculator exceeds the number of digits in the denominator. (JT)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Decimal Fractions, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Fractions, Instruction, Mathematics, Rational Numbers, Secondary School Mathematics

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