To find out what is 7.96… as a fraction, identify the repeating sequence or pattern, known as reptend or repetend of 7.96 recurring.
The infinitely-repeated digit sequence of 7.96… can be indicated by three periods. For example, 7.9666… as a fraction (repeating 6, the last digit) = 7 29/30 .
Alternatively, a vinculum, that is a horizontal line, can be drawn above the repetend of the fraction of 7.96. In addition, one can sometimes see the period enclosed in parentheses ().
Here, we use the overlined notation to denote 7.96 repeating as a fraction:
7.96 =7 32/33
or
7.96 = 199/25