Question

What is the decimal equivalent to -3 3/12

Answer 1

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What is the decimal equivalent to -3 3/12

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  `\huge \rm{ - 3.25}`

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To begin, keep in mind that - 3 3/12 is a mixed number, also known as a mixed fraction. It has a valid fraction as well as a complete number.

The following is a list of the numbers in a mixed fraction:

`\huge \rm{ - 3}` the whole number.

`\huge \rm{ 3}` the numerator

`\huge \rm{ 12}` the denominator

Follow these procedures to convert -3 3/12 from a mixed number to a decimal number:

Divide the denominator by the numerator to convert the correct fraction to decimal.

3 ÷ 12 = 0.25

To get the entire number of the mixed fraction, multiply it by this decimal number.

-3 + 0.25 = - 3.25

Therefore, the decimal equivalent to -3 3/12 is -3.25

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