Question

Write the decimal −1.2¯¯¯ as a mixed number.

Answer 1

`\\ \rm\hookrightarrow -1.2`

• Remove decimal

`\\ \rm\hookrightarrow -12/10`

• Cancel by 2

`\\ \rm\hookrightarrow -6/5`

`\\ \rm\hookrightarrow -1(1)/(5)`

Answer 2

`-1\frac15`

Explanation:

Convert the decimal into a fraction, the into a mixed number

`-1.2 =-\frac65=-1\frac15`