Is 2/9 equal to a terminating decimal or a repeating decimal?

Kevin Sheffield asked Apr 17, 2023

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Since the denominator of 2/9 is 9, 2/9 is equal to a repeating decimal.

$(2)/(9)=0.222222\ldots=0.\bar{2}$

Answer: repeating decimal

Furby answered Apr 22, 2023

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