Question

Choose the best decimal to represent 5 3/7

2.3

5.428571

2.3

5.428571

Answer 1

The best decimal to represent 5 3/7 is:

5.428571

Answer 2

5.428571

Explanation:

`5(3)/(7)`

take the fraction and divide that:

`(3)/(7) =0.428571`

then just add 5:

5 + 0.428571 = 5.428571

or...

convert the mixed fraction to improper fraction:

`5(3)/(7) = (38)/(7)`

divide like normal:

`(38)/(7) = 5.428571`