Question

an expression is shown.
$-\frac{1}{5} + 0.15$
which value is equivalent to the expression?
a. $\frac{1}{20}$
b. $-\frac{7}{20}$
c. $\frac{7}{20}$
d. $-\frac{1}{20}$

Explanation:

Step1: Convert fraction to decimal

$-\frac{1}{5} = -0.2$

Step2: Add the two decimals

$-0.2 + 0.15 = -0.05$

Step3: Convert decimal to fraction

$-0.05 = -\frac{5}{100} = -\frac{1}{20}$

Answer:

D. $-\frac{1}{20}$