How to Convert a Repeating Decimal to a Fraction?

Let the repeating decimal be (x)

Identify the non-repeating part and the repeating block

Multiply (x) by a power of 10 that moves one full repeating block to the left of the decimal point

Multiply (x) by a power of 10 that moves only the non-repeating part to the left of the decimal point, if needed

Subtract the two equations

Solve for (x)

Simplify the resulting fraction to lowest terms

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