Question

Choose the best decimal to represent 5 3/7

2.3

5.428571

2.3

5.428571

Answer 1

Answer:

5.428571

Step-by-step explanation:

$5\frac{3}{7}$

take the fraction and divide that:

$\frac{3}{7} =0.428571$

then just add 5:

5 + 0.428571 = 5.428571

or...

convert the mixed fraction to improper fraction:

$5\frac{3}{7} = \frac{38}{7}$

divide like normal:

$\frac{38}{7} = 5.428571$

Answer 2

The best decimal to represent 5 3/7 is:

5.428571