Question

How do you turn -0.83 to a fraction?

a) -83/100
b) -5/6
c) -3/4
d) -1/8

How do you turn 2.42 to a fraction?
a) 121/50
b) 11/5
c) 22/9
d) 14/6

Answer 1

To convert a negative decimal to a fraction, like -0.83, place the decimal over 100 to get -83/100. To convert the decimal 2.42 to a fraction, write it as 242/100 and then simplify it to get 121/50.

Step-by-step explanation:

To convert the decimal -0.83 to a fraction, you need to write it as -83/100 since it has two decimal places, which means the denominator should be 100. Hence, the correct answer is a) -83/100.

For converting the decimal 2.42 to a fraction, first note that it is equivalent to 242/100. Then, simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by 2, which gives you 121/50. So the correct answer is a) 121/50.