Question

Writing rational numbers as a decimal

Answer 1

2. Let's convert the rational number as a decimal

`-2(4)/(5)`

The given number is a mixed number, so we need to convert it to rational.

`-2(4)/(5)=-2+(4)/(5)=-(6)/(5)`

Then: To convert -6/5 into a decimal number, divide 6 by 5:

6 divide by 5

5*1 = 5, then 6-5 = 1

6 l 5

1

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6 l5

5 1

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1 l 5

1

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