Write - 1 3/16 as a decimal

Answer:1.1875

Step-by-step explanation: Convert it to a improper fraction to make it easier?

-1.1875

Step-by-step explanation:

1. turn number into improper fraction

1 x 16 = 16

16 + 3 = 19

improper fraction = - 19/16

2. divide the numerator (19) by the denominator (16) using long division

16 |19

- 16 |19 = 1

- 16 |3 = 1.1 - > because 3 is smaller than 16, add a 0 (16 |30 = 1)

(rule of thumb: when adding first zero, add a decimal to your answer)

- 16 |14 = 1.18 - > (16 |140 = 8)