What is another word for circulating decimal?
Pronunciation: [sˈɜːkjʊlˌe͡ɪtɪŋ dˈɛsɪmə͡l] (IPA) 
A circulating decimal is a number with one or more digits that repeat infinitely. It can also be referred to as a repeating decimal, recurring decimal, or cyclic decimal. Repeating decimal is the most commonly used synonym for circulating decimal. Cyclic decimal emphasizes the fact that the pattern of the repeating digits always repeats in the same order. Recurring decimal is a more general term that includes non-cyclic repeating patterns. Other synonyms for circulating decimal include periodic decimal, chained decimal, and infinite decimal, although these terms are less commonly used. Regardless of the term used, circulating decimals can be converted to fractions by using simple algebraic techniques.
