To convert the mixed number \(-57 \frac{3}{5}\) into an improper fraction, you can follow these steps:
- Convert the whole number into a fraction. Since the whole number part is \(-57\), we can express this as \(-57 = -\frac{57 \times 5}{5} = -\frac{285}{5}\).
- Now, add the fractional part \(\frac{3}{5}\) to this:
\[ -\frac{285}{5} + \frac{3}{5} = -\frac{285 - 3}{5} = -\frac{282}{5} \]
Thus, the value of \(-57 \frac{3}{5}\) as an improper fraction is \(-\frac{282}{5}\).
If you prefer the decimal form, you can compute:
\[ -57 \frac{3}{5} = -57 - 0.6 = -57.6 \]
So, the decimal value is \(-57.6\).