Types of decimal numbers

The exact decimal numbers have a finite number of decimal numbers. For example: 0,345 1,78993 123434,001

The pure periodic numbers have a decimal part that is repeated infinitely. 0,3^=0,33333333333

Example

0,126^=0,126126126126 0,62^=0,626262626262

The ultimately periodic numbers have a non periodic part and then a periodic part. 0,543^=0,5433333333

Example

2,1723^=2,172323232323 13,1789^=13,1789789789

Non exact and non periodic numbers cannot be expressed as fractions. π=3,141592653589793238

Example

e=2,718281828459045235 2=1,414213562373095048

It is possible to find which type of decimal will be obtained from its equivalent fraction. It is enough to break down the denominator into fractions:

  • If it is formed only by 2 and/or 5 factors, it will be an exact decimal.
  • If it does not contain any 2 and any 5, it will be a pure periodic decimal.
  • If it contains 2 or 5 and other factors, it will be an ultimately periodic decimal.