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The value of <big><math>\pi</math></big> is an [[irrational number]]; which means that it cannot be fully expressed as a fraction or a decimal (regardless of the number of digits used).  
 
The value of <big><math>\pi</math></big> is an [[irrational number]]; which means that it cannot be fully expressed as a fraction or a decimal (regardless of the number of digits used).  
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The value of <big><math>\pi</math></big> is approximately 3.14159 in decimal. This value is precise enough for almost all ordinary purposes; it can, for example, be used to calculate the circumference of the Earth with an error of only about 110 feet.  
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The approximate value of 3.14159 is precise enough for almost all ordinary purposes; it can, for example, be used to calculate the circumference of a circle of the size of the Earth with an error of only about 110 feet.  
    
For rough purposes, the fraction 22/7 (= 3.142857...) is sometimes used.
 
For rough purposes, the fraction 22/7 (= 3.142857...) is sometimes used.
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