

A worksheet on recurring decimals. The exercises require converting recurring decimals to fractions, comparing numbers and examining whether a given fraction can be converted to a decimal number with finitely many decimals. Detailed solutions are provided.
Master converting recurring decimals to fractions with this no-prep KS3/KS4 maths worksheet. Includes size comparisons and full worked solutions!
What is Included in This Download?
• Section 1: Conversion Mastery – 12 targeted problems requiring pupils to accurately convert recurring decimal notations into simplified fractions. Problems naturally progress from basic single-digit repetitions to complex multi-digit repeats, whole-number mixtures, and non-recurring lead-ins (such as 0.6 dot, 2.7 dot, 0.15 with a dot on the 5, and 5.134 with dots on the 3 and 4).
• Section 2: Number Size Comparison – Rigorous comparison tasks where pupils must analyze mathematical notation sizes. Pupils evaluate values side-by-side using inequality symbols to determine differences (such as comparing 3.4 dot against 3.44, or 2.75 dot against 2.75 with dots on both the 7 and 5).
• Section 3: Terminating vs. Recurring Analysis – Conceptual questions testing prime factorisation rules. Pupils learn to reduce fractions to their lowest terms and inspect denominators for prime factors (such as checking if the denominator has prime factors other than 2 or 5, like 7) to definitively prove if a fraction terminates or recurs endlessly.
• Full Worked Solutions – A detailed teacher memorandum guide showing every single fraction conversion step, fraction simplification, and mathematical proof layout for effortless marking, peer assessment, or student self-checking.
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
• Zero Prep Required: Simply download, print, and distribute directly to your classes—perfect for main lessons, homework tasks, or emergency cover work.
• Differentiated Rigour: Problems naturally scale from fundamental conversion mechanics to challenging exam-style extension questions.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for independent classwork, numeracy intervention groups, or standalone revision worksheets.
Curriculum & Exam Board Alignment:
• UK National Curriculum: Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4) Higher Tier Mathematics – Working with fractions, decimals, and percentages, including changing recurring decimals to fractions.
• Exam Boards: Highly relevant for Edexcel, AQA, and OCR GCSE Maths (Higher Tier) modules.
Something went wrong, please try again later.
This resource hasn't been reviewed yet
To ensure quality for our reviews, only customers who have purchased this resource can review it
Report this resourceto let us know if it violates our terms and conditions.
Our customer service team will review your report and will be in touch.