Zen F. answered 11/09/20
Middle and High School Math Tutor
Which of the following is an equivalent form of the mixed number -12 3/4?
Which of the following is an equivalent form of the mixed number -12 3/4?
45/4
-48/8
-45/4
-51/4
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A mixed number is another way of representing an improper fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator.....so in this case....
You convert the mixed numeral into an improper fraction.....
-12 3/4................step 1. multiply the whole number by the denominator...you -48
-48+3...................step 2. Add the numerator 3+ -48 = -45
-45/4...................step 3. Place that number above your current denominator..4