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What is 6 3/8 written as a demcimal

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Answer:

The solution is 6,375

Explanation:


\sf 6 (3)/(8) \\ \\ = \sf (6 * 8 + 3)/(8) \\ \\ \sf (48 + 3)/(8) \\ \\ = \sf (51)/(8) \\ \\ = \sf 51 / 8 \\ \\ = \sf6.375

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6.38

Explanation using the division method:

As a result, you get 6.38 as your answer when you convert 6 3/8 (or 51/8) to a decimal.
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