Converting -65 11/1,000 to Decimal: A Step-by-Step Guide

To convert the mixed number -65 11/1,000 into a decimal, follow these steps:

1. Separate the whole number and the fraction: The whole number in our case is -65 and the fraction is 11/1,000.
2. Convert the fraction to a decimal: To convert 11/1,000 to decimal form, divide 11 by 1,000.
3. Perform the division: 11 ÷ 1,000 = 0.011.
4. Add the decimal to the whole number: Since the whole number is negative, we will write:
5. -65 + 0.011 = -64.989.

So, the final decimal representation of -65 11/1,000 is -64.989.