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In response to "Converting a fraction to a decimal introduces error. 1/3 is an exact number, but less precise than .333... " by TWuG

.33 is an approximation. .33.... is an exact number. -- nm

Posted by Reagen (aka Reagen) Mar 5 '10, 12:53

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No it isn't. It's a conceptual number, because it's never ending, and we could never write it. -- nm - JaxSean Mar 5, 13:02 2
- that's what ... is for, to save us time. -- nm - Reagen Mar 5, 13:06 1
  - In other words, we round the number to make it easier. - JaxSean Mar 5, 13:09

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