Question

Are -3/5 and -0.4 equal

Answer 1

Hey there!

Convert the fraction to decimals.

-3/5 = -0.6

-0.6 < -0.4

Hence, -3/5 is not equal to -0.4.

Answer = NO

Hope it helps ya!

Answer 2

`\huge \boxed{\mathfrak{Question} \downarrow}`

• Are -3/5 and -0.4 equal ?

`\large \boxed{\mathfrak{Answer \: with \: Explanation} \downarrow}`

• Okay so, to solve this question we need to convert -3/5 to its decimal form.
• 
  `\large \sf - (3)/(5) = - 0.6 \\`
• We can see that - 3/5 is equal to - 0.6 which is not equal to -0.4.
• So, - 3/5 & - 0.4 are not equal.