Which is greater: $$\frac{42}{5}$$ or $$8.25$$?

Flashcard 15 - Fractions, Decimals, and Percents Flashcard Set for the Math Basics

\[\frac{42}{5}\]

When ordering numbers, you should turn them into equivalent forms. Change $\frac{42}{5}$ into the decimal $8.4$, which is greater than $8.25$.

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