Write negative three point two as a mixed number in simplest form.

negative three and two-fifths

negative three and one-fifth

negative three and one-third

negative three and one-twentieth

Question

Write negative three point two as a mixed number in simplest form.

negative three and two-fifths

negative three and one-fifth

negative three and one-third

negative three and one-twentieth

anonymous · Answer

The number to the left of the decimal point is the mixed number part. Now, the 0.2 part turns into a fraction. Since the decimal ends in the tenth place, you put it over 10 and simplify. Just simplify the following.
$$-3\frac{2}{10} \implies ?$$

anonymous · Answer

-3 1/5 mate, this is easy stuff

anonymous · Answer

@GiggleSquid Please don't just give the answer...even if the concept is very simple, you have to guide them to their answer...

anonymous · Answer

thanks guys

anonymous · Answer

Glad to help...

anonymous · Answer

:/