Question

. 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!

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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)