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Last updated on March 12th, 2025
Converting mixed numbers to decimals is a simple process, but understanding fractions and decimals is essential. A mixed number consists of a whole number and a fractional part. The whole number, in this case, is -8, and the fractional part is 9/10. A decimal represents a number that is not whole by using a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part. The numbers to the left of the decimal point represent the whole, and those to the right represent the fractional part.
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-8 9/10 as a decimal is -8.9.
To convert -8 9/10 into a decimal, follow these steps:
Step 1: Identify the whole number and the fraction. The whole number is -8, and the fraction is 9/10.
Step 2: Convert the fraction 9/10 into a decimal. Since 9 divided by 10 equals 0.9, the fractional part as a decimal is 0.9.
Step 3: Combine the whole number with the decimal version of the fraction. Therefore, -8 plus 0.9 equals -8.9.
Thus, the decimal representation of -8 9/10 is -8.9.