− 3.625 = − 1000 3625 = ( ∗ ) d i v i d e t h e n u m er a t or an d t h e d e n o mina t or b y 125 ( ∗ ) = − 8 29
-3.625
=-(3000/1000)-(625/1000)
=-3625/1000
=-725/200
=-145/40
=-29/8
To convert -3.625 to a fraction, separate the whole number and decimal parts. The decimal 0.625 converts to 8 5 , and combining it with the whole number gives − 8 29 . Therefore, the fraction representation of -3.625 is − 8 29 .
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