Question

-7.08 as a fraction in simplest form

Answer 1

Convert to a mixed number by placing the numbers to the right of the decimal over
100
100
. Reduce the fraction. Then, convert the mixed number to an improper fraction by multiplying the denominator by the whole number and adding the numerator to get the new numerator. Place this new numerator over the original denominator.
−
177
25

Answer 2

-7 2/25

Explanation:

Rewrite the decimal number as a fraction with 1 in the denominator

7.08= 7.08/1

Multiply to remove 2 decimal places. Here, you multiply top and bottom by 10^2= 100

7.08/1 ×100/100 =708/100

Find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of 708 and 100, if it exists, and reduce the fraction by dividing both numerator and denominator by GCF = 4

In conclusion,

−7.08=−7 2/25