Convert to a Decimal 1/3

Problem

1/3

Solution

1. Identify the fraction as a division problem where the numerator 1 is divided by the denominator 3

2. Perform long division by placing a decimal point and zeros after the 1 to divide 1.000... by 3

3. Observe that 3 goes into 10 three times with a remainder of 1

4. Recognize the repeating pattern, as the remainder 1 consistently results in the next digit being 3

5. Represent the repeating decimal using a bar over the repeating digit.

Final Answer

1/3=0.*3

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