Recurring decimals and dot notation
Recurring decimals and dot notation
A recurring decimal has a digit or block that repeats forever. In dot notation, one dot above a digit means that single digit repeats, while dots above the first and last digits show a whole block repeats.
Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel GCSE Maths Recurring Decimals to Fractions for Foundation and Higher tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 format. Build fluency with number, ratio and algebra first, since geometry, probability and statistics topics rely on them, and leave extra time nearer the exam for Higher-tier problem-solving and multi-step reasoning questions.