Why is the metric system the preferred system of measurement in the scientific community?

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Calculations using the metric system is preferred because measurements would be in decimals instead of fractions.

Gmslzr answered Jul 24, 2019

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the metric system is used in all measurements therefor its smart to use metric then any other.

Jason Enochs answered Jul 29, 2019

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