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How do you write a rational number as a terminating decimal

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Terminating and Repeating Decimals. Any rational number (that is, a fraction in lowest terms) can be written as either a terminating decimal or a repeating decimal . Just divide the numerator by the denominator . If you end up with a remainder of , then you have a terminating decimal.

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