Write the mixed number -5 4/9 as a decimal
we have the number
5 4/9
step 1
convert to an improper fraction
5 4/9=5+4/9=49/9
and
49/9=5.444444...
Part 2
we have the number
7/-35-------> is the same that -7/35
simplify
Divide by 7 the numerator and denominator
-1/5
Find out an equivalent fraction
Multiply by (3/3)
-3/15
therefore
we have
7/-35
-7/35
-1/5
-3/15
decimal number
-1/5=-0.20
