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Which is larger two fifths or 0.6?

Updated: 4/28/2022
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11y ago

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0.6 is larger than 2/5


Convert to same format and then a comparison can be made:

  • To decimals:
2/5 = 2 ÷ 5

= 0.4
< 0.6

  • To fractions:
0.6 = 6/10

= (6÷2)/(10÷2)
= 3/5

Both have same denominator, so compare numerators:
2 < 3 → 2/5 < 3/5 = 0.6

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Leah Jones

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2y ago
thank you this question was on my finals and this helped me so much so once again thanks

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