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

User Dave Reid
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\\ \rm\hookrightarrow -1.2

  • Remove decimal


\\ \rm\hookrightarrow -12/10

  • Cancel by 2


\\ \rm\hookrightarrow -6/5


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

User Sjkp
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Answer:


-1\frac15

Explanation:

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


-1.2 =-\frac65=-1\frac15

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