Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

$-\frac{3,143}{1,000}$

Step-by-step 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

$x=-\frac{3,143}{1,000}$    -------> this fraction is irreducible

Answer 2

-3.143 = -3 143/1000 = -3143/1000