Question

Which of the fractions is in lowest terms and is equivalent to -1.25

Answer 1

The lowest terms equivalent to - 1.25 = -
`(5)/(4)`

Explanation:

- 1.25 = -
`1(25)/(100)`

= - ( 1 × 100 +25) ÷ 100

= -(
`(125)/(100)` ) × (
`(5)/(5)`

= -
`(25)/(20)`

= - (
`(25)/(20)`) × (
`(5)/(5)`

= -
`(5)/(4)`