how do i convert a fraction to a deciaml??
a) -2 2/5
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Divide the denominator into the numerator
2 divided by 5 = 0.4
Add the whole number 2 and you have -2.4
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To convert a fraction to a decimal, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Divide the numerator by the denominator.
In this case, the fraction is -2 2/5. The numerator is 2 and the denominator is 5.
2 divided by 5 = 0.4
Step 2: Add the whole number (if any) to the decimal obtained in step 1.
The whole number in this case is -2.
So, -2 + 0.4 = -2.4
Therefore, the decimal equivalent of the fraction -2 2/5 is -2.4.