Which of the following is the best step to make first when simplifying the expression 0.6- 1/3

A.Subtract the numbers.
B.Divide 6 by 3.
C.Write 0.6 as a fraction.
D.Write 1/3 as 0.3.

Question

Which of the following is the best step to make first when simplifying the expression 0.6- 1/3

A.Subtract the numbers.
B.Divide 6 by 3.
C.Write 0.6 as a fraction.
D.Write 1/3 as 0.3.

anonymous · Answer

C?

wolfe8 · Answer

I would say C too. Although to me working with decimals is much easier. But since it says simplify, it should be in fraction form.

anonymous · Answer

depends on what type of result you wanna obtain ..if decimal ans. should be d.
if fractional ans. is required, Bingo.. ans. is c

anonymous · Answer

thanks guys :)