dacruick
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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??
Converting Decimals to Fractions
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Here's a pretty basic way to do it. http://www.mathsisfun.com/converting-decimals-fractions.html
Are you talking about continued fractions, by any chance?
dacruick
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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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