document.write( "Question 164942: I really need help with this problem. When I try to do it, the numbers go on and on forever. I need to figure out 73/86 converted to a decimal. Thank you for your time. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #121556 by Fombitz(32388)\"\" \"About 
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Yes, they do go on forever.
\n" ); document.write( "Not all fractions have a neat and tidy decimal form.
\n" ); document.write( "This is one of them, you just have to pick the point where you stop and round off the numbers.
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