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Choose the best decimal to represent 5 3/7.

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Answer:

5.429-This is rounded to the nearest hundredth.

Explanation:

To solve this convert your fraction into an imperfect fraction. To do this multiply 5*7 to get the number of wholes. Then add 3 to 5*7 for the fractions of the whole. This gives you 38/7. If you divide 38 by 7 you get the answer above.

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