Which is greater? 6 1/3 or 6.3

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Mathematics

Cochran

2 May, 15:56

Which is greater? 6 1/3 or 6.3

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Mia Keith · Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

they are equal

Winston Porter · Answer 2

We can make 6 1/3 into a decimal to compare:

Step 1: Improper fraction:

6 1/3 = 19/3

Step 2: Decimal:

19/3 = 6.3333333333

Step 3: Compare:

6.33333333 > 6.3.

Why? Because 6.3 is the same as 6.300000, and 6.33333 is bigger than 6.30000

Therefore, 6 1/3 is greater.