Understanding Decimal Representation of Mixed Numbers

To convert the mixed number -2 3/50 into decimal format, follow these steps:

1. Identify the whole number and the fractional part. Here, the whole number is -2 and the fraction is 3/50.
2. Convert the fraction 3/50 to a decimal. This is done by dividing the numerator (3) by the denominator (50).
3. Calculate: 3 ÷ 50 = 0.06
4. Now, add the decimal value of the fraction to the whole number. Since the whole number is negative, you'll get: -2 + 0.06 = -1.94.

Therefore, the decimal representation of -2 3/50 is -1.94.