Question

1. what is $-3.8$ written in the form $\frac{a}{b}$?

a. $\frac{3}{8}$
b. $\frac{-19}{5}$
c. $\frac{5}{19}$
d. $\frac{-19}{50}$

Explanation:

Step1: Convert decimal to fraction

$-3.8 = -\frac{38}{10}$

Step2: Simplify the fraction

$-\frac{38\div2}{10\div2} = -\frac{19}{5}$

Answer:

B. $-\frac{19}{5}$