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How do you convert - 0.2 to a fraction in simplest form?

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To convert -0.2 to a fraction in its simplest form, follow these steps:

Step 1: Write as a Fraction

Start by expressing -0.2 as a fraction. Since 0.2 is the same as 2 tenths, you can write it as:

-0.2 = -2/10

Step 2: Simplify the Fraction

Next, simplify -2/10 by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and the denominator. The GCD of 2 and 10 is 2.

Divide Both Parts

  • Numerator: -2 ÷ 2 = -1
  • Denominator: 10 ÷ 2 = 5

Final Result

Thus, -0.2 in simplest form is:

-1/5