repeating block
What repeating block means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The block of digits that repeats forever, which appears as soon as a remainder comes round again in short division.
The digit or block of digits that repeats indefinitely in a recurring decimal, indicated by dots or a bar.
Topics that use repeating block
- Fractions, decimals and percentages (AQA GCSE)
- Number - Fractions, decimals and percentages (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Recurring decimal
- algebraic subtraction method
- Choosing an efficient method
- Decimal multipliers for increase and decrease
- denominator
- equivalent fractions
- Equivalent fractions and ratio notation
- Equivalent ratios
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