Types of Decimals
There are three basic types of decimals in maths. These are:
- Recurring Decimals
- Non-Recurring Decimals
- Decimal Fractions
Recurring Decimals
Recurring decimals are numbers that have a repeating pattern of one or more digits after the decimal point. The repetition is indicated by a bar placed over the repeating part. For example, the recurring decimal representation of 1/3 is 0.333…, denoted as 0.[Tex]\bar{3}[/Tex]
Non-Recurring Decimals
Non-recurring decimals are numbers where the decimal expansion does not repeat. The digits after the decimal point do not form a recurring pattern. An example is 0.274, where the digits 2, 7, and 4 do not repeat in a predictable manner.
Decimal Fractions
Decimal fractions are numbers that fall between two consecutive integers on the number line and are expressed in decimal form. These numbers have a finite number of digits after the decimal point. For example, in the decimal fraction 0.75, the digits 7 and 5 represent the fractional part, and there is no recurring or infinite pattern.
Decimals
Decimal is a numerical representation that uses a dot, which we call a decimal point, to separate the whole number part from its fractional part. The decimal numeral system is used as the standard system that is used to distinguish integer and non-integer numbers.
In this article, we will understand what decimals are, the place value of decimals, and how to round decimals along with some solved examples based on it.
Table of Content
- What are Decimals?
- Decimals Place Value Chart
- Decimals Properties
- Types of Decimals
- Arithmetic Operations on Decimals
- Rounding Decimals