Turn a repeating decimal into a fraction

Answer Key - Grade 8 Math Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the best answer, or write your answer on the line.

1. 1.

   Bo copies a repeating decimal into a notebook. The figure subtracts the lines to cancel the repeat. In simplest form, what fraction is x?

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2. 2.

   Jun finds a repeating decimal in a math book. The figure subtracts the lines to cancel the repeat. In simplest form, what fraction is x?

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3. 3.

   Kira writes a repeating decimal on a sticky note. The figure subtracts the lines to cancel the repeat. In simplest form, what fraction is x?

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4. 4.

   Luz checks a repeating decimal on a quiz card. The figure subtracts the lines to cancel the repeat. In simplest form, what fraction is x?

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5. 5.

   Milo puts a repeating decimal on a poster. The figure subtracts the lines to cancel the repeat. In simplest form, what fraction is x?

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6. 6.

   Strip of the digits: 0.[36] [36] ... Lines: x = 0.3636... and 100x = 36.3636.... Pia notes a repeating decimal for a puzzle. The block has 2 digits, so the figure slides the point 2 digits. In simplest form, what fraction is x?

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7. 7.

   Ren types a repeating decimal into a spreadsheet. The block has 1 digit, so the figure slides the point 1 digit. In simplest form, what fraction is x?

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8. 8.

   Zee reads a repeating decimal on a quiz. The block has 2 digits, so the figure slides the point 2 digits. In simplest form, what fraction is x?

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9. 9.

   Ari copies a repeating decimal from the board. The block has 2 digits, so the figure slides the point 2 digits. In simplest form, what fraction is x?

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10. 10.

    Strip of the digits: 0.[21] [21] ... Lines: x = 0.2121... and 100x = 21.2121.... Bo finds a repeating decimal on a worksheet. The block has 2 digits, so the figure slides the point 2 digits. In simplest form, what fraction is x?

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