Question

Write the decimal as a fraction or mixed number in simplest form:

-0.8
A.-2/25
B.-4/5
C.4/5
D. -1 1/4
what is the correct answer?

Answer 1

C. 4/5

Explanation:

step 1: convert the decimal to a fraction which is -8/10

step 2: find the greatest common factor of each which is -2

step 3: divide -8/-2 = +4

step 4: divide -10/-2 = +5

step 5: write the simplified fraction

(the plus sign in front of the two numbers means that they are positive)