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GCSE Maths Recurring Decimals to Fractions Exam Questions

Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Recurring Decimals to Fractions, with full model answers. Covers converting recurring decimals to fractions using algebra.

Recurring Decimals to Fractions exam questions

1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.

About GCSE Maths Recurring Decimals to Fractions

Recurring Decimals to Fractions is a Grade 6+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Higher tier papers. These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE. Work through the pack without notes, then mark every answer against the model answers and redo any you got wrong a few days later.

What you need to know

  • Setting up Let x equal the decimal.
  • Multiply By 10, 100 or 1000 to line up the recurring part.
  • Subtract Then solve and simplify.

Common mistakes in Recurring Decimals to Fractions

  • Multiplying by the wrong power of 10.
  • Not simplifying.

Try two Recurring Decimals to Fractions exam-style questions

1. Write 0.444... as a fraction. (2 marks)

Show the mark scheme answer

4/9

2. Write 0.1272727... as a fraction. (3 marks)

Show the mark scheme answer

7/55

Recurring Decimals to Fractions FAQs

Which exam boards include Recurring Decimals to Fractions?

These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.

What grade is Recurring Decimals to Fractions in GCSE Maths?

It is a Grade 6+ topic, so it mostly appears on Higher tier papers.

How should I use these Recurring Decimals to Fractions questions?

Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.