Compare Fractions and Decimals: 16/10 ? 1.6

Choose the appropriate sign (?):

$\frac{16}{10}?1.6$

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

• Step 1: Convert the fraction $\frac{16}{10}$ into a decimal.
• Step 2: Compare the resulting decimal with $1.6$.
• Step 3: Determine the correct relational sign based on the comparison.

Let's work through each step:
Step 1: Convert the fraction $\frac{16}{10}$ to a decimal by performing division $16 \div 10$. Doing this gives us $1.6$.
Step 2: Compare the decimal $1.6$ with $1.6$.
Step 3: Since both are equal, the correct relational sign to use is $=$.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is $=$.