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Fractions & Decimals— Rules & Concept

1.Core Concept

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Core Concept: Fractions represent parts of a whole. A fraction has two parts - numerator (top number) and denominator (bottom number). Decimals are another way to write fractions using place values after a decimal point. Both are extensively tested in SSC CGL. **

2.Key Rules

Core rules you must know cold

** Every fraction can be converted to decimal form by dividing numerator by denominator. Terminating decimals have denominators with only factors of 2 and 5. Non-terminating decimals have denominators with factors other than 2 and 5. When adding fractions, find common denominator first.

When multiplying fractions, multiply numerators together and denominators together. **

3.Formula Block

Memorise — at least one formula appears in every paper

Fraction to Decimal: Numerator ÷ Denominator

Addition: a/b + c/d = (ad + bc)/(bd)

Subtraction: a/b - c/d = (ad - bc)/(bd)

Multiplication: a/b × c/d = (ac)/(bd)

Division: a/b ÷ c/d = (ad)/(bc)

Decimal to Fraction: Remove decimal, divide by appropriate power of 10

4.Exam Patterns

What examiners ask — read before attempting PYQs

SSC CGL frequently asks fraction comparisons, decimal conversions, arithmetic operations with mixed numbers, and word problems involving parts of quantities. Questions often involve finding equivalent fractions, simplifying complex fractions, and converting recurring decimals to fractions. Shortcut - Cross Multiplication for Comparison: To compare fractions a/b and c/d, multiply a×d and b×c. If a×d > b×c, then a/b > c/d. This saves time over finding common denominators.

5.Worked Example

Solve this step-by-step before moving on

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Cross multiply - 7×6 = 42 and 9×5 = 45

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Step 2

Compare results - 42 < 45

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Therefore 7/9 < 5/6 Converting Recurring Decimal 0.363636... to Fraction:

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Step 1

Let x = 0.363636...

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Multiply by 100 (since 2 digits repeat): 100x = 36.363636...

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Subtract original: 100x - x = 36

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Solve: 99x = 36, so x = 36/99 = 4/11

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Verify: 4÷11 = 0.363636... ✓ Another Shortcut - Decimal Place Memory: For quick conversions, remember that 1/8 = 0.125, 1/3 = 0.333..., 1/6 = 0.1666..., 1/7 = 0.142857... (repeating). These frequently appear in options. **

6.Exam Traps

Common mistakes students make — avoid these

** Students often forget to simplify fractions to lowest terms or make errors with recurring decimals. Always reduce fractions by finding the highest common factor of numerator and denominator. Also, when dealing with mixed numbers, convert to improper fractions first before performing operations.

Key Points to Remember

Fraction = Numerator/Denominator represents parts of a whole number
Terminating decimals have denominators with only factors 2 and 5
Cross multiplication shortcut: a/b vs c/d compare a×d with b×c
To add fractions: a/b + c/d = (ad + bc)/(bd)
Recurring decimal with n repeating digits: multiply by 10^n then subtract
Mixed number operations: convert to improper fractions first
Always simplify final answers using HCF of numerator and denominator
1/7 = 0.142857... (6-digit repetition) appears frequently in SSC

Exam-Specific Tips

1/3 = 0.333... (non-terminating recurring decimal)
1/8 = 0.125 (terminating decimal)
1/7 = 0.142857142857... (6-digit recurring pattern)
1/6 = 0.16666... (recurring decimal starting after first digit)
1/11 converts any 2-digit recurring decimal (like 0.363636... = 4/11)
Fractions with denominators having prime factors other than 2,5 give non-terminating decimals
1/9 = 0.111..., 2/9 = 0.222..., following pattern up to 8/9 = 0.888...
Any decimal with denominator as power of 10 can be directly written as fraction

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