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Anderson, Oliver D. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1990
Discusses arithmetic during long-multiplications and long-division. Provides examples in decimal reciprocals for the numbers 1 through 20; connection with divisibility tests; repeating patterns; and a common fallacy on repeating decimals. (YP)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computation, Decimal Fractions, Division

Anderson, Oliver D. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1989
Presents frequently occurring patterns of repeating decimals. Provides a method for completing a repeating decimal with a long period from only a portion of the string. Gives several theorems with proofs. (MVL)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, College Mathematics, Decimal Fractions, Instructional Materials