The coldest temperature on record in Town A is -3.33°F. The coldest temperature on record in Town B is #-3 2/5#°F. Which town has the colder temperature?

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Steve
Apr 10, 2018

Town B has the lower temperature.

Explanation:

What you are asking is to compare the numbers #-3.33# and #-3 2/5#.

We first have to find what #2/5# is in decimal form. We end up with #2/5# as #0.4#.

Now we have to compare #-3.4# and #-3.33#. Clearly, #-3.4# is less.

That means Town B has the lower temperature.

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