-1 1/5 as a decimal number

Answer 1

To convert the mixed number \(-1 \frac{1}{5}\) to a decimal, you can follow these steps:

1. Convert the fraction \( \frac{1}{5} \) to decimal: \[ \frac{1}{5} = 0.2 \]

2. Combine this with the integer part, which is -1: \[ -1 + 0.2 = -0.8 \]

So, \(-1 \frac{1}{5}\) as a decimal number is \(-0.8\).