-95 1/8 as a Decimal

Answer

-95 1/8 in decimal can be written as -95.125.

Explanation

To convert -95 1/8 into a decimal, we will first convert the fractional part, 1/8, into a decimal. Let's see the step-by-step breakdown of the process:

Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator of the fraction. Here, the numerator (1) will be the dividend and the denominator (8) will be the divisor.

Step 2: Divide 1 by 8. Since 1 is smaller than 8, we will add a decimal point and a zero to make it 10.

Step 3: Divide 10 by 8, which gives 1 with a remainder of 2. So, 1/8 starts with 0.1.

Step 4: Bring down another 0 to make it 20. Divide 20 by 8, which gives 2 with a remainder of 4.

Step 5: Bring down another 0 to make it 40. Divide 40 by 8, which gives 5 with no remainder. The division process gives us a terminating decimal, 0.125.

Step 6: Combine this with the whole number part, -95, to get -95.125.

• Mixed Number: A number consisting of an integer and a proper fraction.
   
• Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
   
• Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating how many parts of the whole are being considered.
   
• Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing how many parts make up a whole.
   
• Terminating Decimal: A decimal that ends and does not repeat infinitely.