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What is -1 29/40 as a decimal ? - show work plz:(

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Answer:

I DONT CARE

Explanation:

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Answer:

Explanation:

A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.

−(1 + 29/40)

Add

1 and 29/40

Write 1 as a fraction with a common denominator.

−(40/40 + 29/40)

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

−40+29/40

Add 40 and 29

−69/40

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:−69/40

Decimal Form:−1.725

Mixed Number Form:−1 29/40

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