Check the approach to obtain the correct conversion equation. use the temperature in °f to find the temperature in °c.

°c

( °F − 32) × 5/9 =  °C

Explanation:

Also there is a mental calculation to convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius. The ratio 5/9 is approximately equal 0.55555….

Subtract 32º to adapt the equivalent in the Fahrenheit scale.

Divide the degrees Celsius by 2 (multiply by 0.5).

Take 1/10 of this number (0.5 * 1/10 = 0.05) and add it to the number obtained previously.

Example: Convert 98.6º F to Centigrade.

98.6 - 32 = 66.6

66.6 * 1/2 = 33.3

33.3 * 1/10 = 3.3

33.3 + 3.3 = 36.6 which is an approximation in degrees Centigrade

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