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.