Question

Write the following decimal number in its equivalent fraction form. Show all work for full credit. -3.143

Answer 1

`-(3,143)/(1,000)`

Explanation:

we have

`-3.143`

Convert decimal number to equivalent fraction form

Let

`x=-3.143`

Multiply by
`1,000` both sides

`1,000x=-3,143`

Solve for x

`x=-(3,143)/(1,000)` -------> this fraction is irreducible