What is the condition for a rational number which can have terminating decimal expansion?
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The condition that a rational number has a terminating decimal expansion is:
The denominator should be in the powers of 2 (or) powers of 5 (or) powers of 2 and 5.
For example:
1/2 is terminating .
1/5 is terminating.
1/20 is terminating.
But, 1/12 is not terminating.
Hope my answer helps you..
The denominator should be in the powers of 2 (or) powers of 5 (or) powers of 2 and 5.
For example:
1/2 is terminating .
1/5 is terminating.
1/20 is terminating.
But, 1/12 is not terminating.
Hope my answer helps you..
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