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. Johnny says that 6 3/8 converted to a decimal is 6.392. Is Johnny correct?

Justify your answer. and show your work please! get 100 points if you get it right!

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Let's check

  • 3/8=3×125/8×125=375/1000=0.375

So

  • 6-3/8
  • 6+3/8
  • 6+0.375
  • 6.375

Hence he is wrong

User ChristopheLec
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Answer: No

Explanation:
1. Divide the numerator (3) by the denominator (8) to convert it into a decimal. (3÷8=0.375)
2. Add the 6 back to get the answer. (6+0.375=6.375)
User Sagar Kodte
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