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Consider the decimal -0.022 . what is the decimal as a simplified fraction?

could you also explain how you got your answer you dont have to but it would be helpful :))))

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-11/500
i used my calculator and put the decimal into it and hit equal and then presses the button above the equal sign that looks like < > and then hit the button that says simp
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Answer:

-11/500

Explanation:

-0.022

To change the decimal number into a fraction, start by reading the number.

The second 2 is in the thousandths place. This number is read as:

"negative twenty-two thousandths"

Now write a fraction with 22 over 1000, and with a negative sign.

-0.022 = -22/1000

Now we reduce. 22 and 1000 are divisible by 2.

-0.022 = -22/1000 = -11/500

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