Mathematics
Only by inspecting the prime factors of the denominators, state which of the following fractions will be a recurring decimal?
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Answer
A rational number will have a recurring decimal expansion if and only if the prime factorization of its denominator contains any prime factor other than 2 or 5.
The prime factors of 51 are 17 and 3.
Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.
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