Converting Decimals to Fractions

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I remember learning that there is a mathematical method to converting decimals to the most accurate fraction. Can anyone refresh my memory??
 

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Are you talking about continued fractions, by any chance?
 
Well, I wasn't when I asked the question. But now that I realize that I do actually want the method for continued fractions just to be satisfied.
 

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