Question

Which of the following fraction will give non-terminating decimal on conversion?

• A. $\frac{8}{3}$
• B. $\frac{3}{8}$
• C. $\frac{1}{2}$
• D. $\frac{7}{14}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A

$\frac{8}{3}$

Among the options, only $\frac{8}{3}$ is the fraction which will give non-terminating decimal. This is because all other options have denominator having on 2 and 5 as prime factors after standardising.