-3 11/16 as a Decimal

Answer

-3 11/16 in decimals can be written as -3.6875.

Explanation

To convert -3 11/16 to a decimal, we need to convert the fractional part to a decimal and then combine it with the whole number.

Step 1: Identify the mixed number, where -3 is the whole number and 11/16 is the fraction.

Step 2: Convert the fraction 11/16 into a decimal by dividing 11 by 16.

Step 3: Perform the division: 11 ÷ 16 = 0.6875.

Step 4: Combine the decimal with the whole number: -3 + 0.6875 = -3.6875.

Therefore, -3 11/16 as a decimal is -3.6875.

• Mixed Number: A number consisting of a whole number and a fraction.
   
• Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
   
• 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.