Question

How to convert 98° Fahrenheit to celsius

Answer

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The correct answer is: $36.666\ldots^\circ\text{C}$ (approximately $36.7^\circ\text{C}$)

Explanation

Use the Fahrenheit-to-Celsius conversion formula: $$C=(F-32)\times\frac{5}{9}$$

Steps:

  1. Substitute $F=98$: $$C=(98-32)\times\frac{5}{9}$$
  2. Compute the difference: $$C=66\times\frac{5}{9}$$
  3. Multiply and simplify: $$C=\frac{330}{9}=\frac{110}{3}=36.666\ldots$$

Therefore, $98^\circ\text{F}$ equals $36.666\ldots^\circ\text{C}$, which is commonly rounded to $36.7^\circ\text{C}$.

Quick check: Convert back with $F=C\times\frac{9}{5}+32$: $36.666\ldots\times\frac{9}{5}+32=98^\circ\text{F}$.