Question
Without actual division, find the following rational numbers are terminating decimals.
$\frac{5}{12}$

Answer

$\frac{5}{12}$
Denominator of $\frac{5}{12}$ is 12.
And,
12 = 22 × 3
So, 12 has a prime factor 3, which is other than 2 and 5.
Thus, $\frac{5}{12}$ is not a terminating decimal.

Need a full question paper?

Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.

Start Generating Free