Question

Write the following rational numbers in decimal form:

(5) $\frac{-4}{5}$

Answer 1

$\frac{-4}{5}$
Here is the long division method to find the decimal form of $\frac{4}{5}$
$$\begin{gathered} 0.8 \\ 5\overline{)4.0} \\ \underline{0} \\ 40 \\ \underline{40} \\ \underline{00} \end{gathered}$$
Hence, decimal form of $\frac{4}{5}$ is 0.8 .
∴ Decimal form of $\frac{-4}{5}$ is – 0.8 .