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What is the decimal equivalent to -3 3/12
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- [tex]\huge \rm{ - 3.25}[/tex]
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To begin, keep in mind that - 3 3/12 is a mixed number, also known as a mixed fraction. It has a valid fraction as well as a complete number.
The following is a list of the numbers in a mixed fraction:
[tex]\huge \rm{ - 3}[/tex] the whole number.
[tex]\huge \rm{ 3}[/tex] the numerator
[tex]\huge \rm{ 12}[/tex] the denominator
Follow these procedures to convert -3 3/12 from a mixed number to a decimal number:
Divide the denominator by the numerator to convert the correct fraction to decimal.
3 ÷ 12 = 0.25
To get the entire number of the mixed fraction, multiply it by this decimal number.
-3 + 0.25 = - 3.25
Therefore, the decimal equivalent to -3 3/12 is -3.25
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