Can pi be expressed as a fraction?
The number pi represented as 'π' is a mathematical constant.
Answer: Pi cannot be expressed as a fraction as it is an irrational number.
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Explanation:
In basic mathematics, pi is used to find the area and circumference of a circle. Pi is used to find the area of a circle by multiplying the radius squared times pi.
However, pi is an irrational number, which means that it is a real number that cannot be expressed by a simple fraction also known as a non-terminating non-recurring decimal.
That's because pi is what mathematicians call an "infinite decimal" - after the decimal point, the digits go on forever and ever without repetition.
Although pi is commonly estimated by the fraction 22/7, it cannot officially be expressed in a simple fraction accurately, owing to its irrationality.
The approximate value of pi is 3.14...
Thus, pi cannot be expressed as a fraction.
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