Question

In the following exercises, convert each fraction to a decimal. $-\frac{5}{8}$

Short answer

The simplified value is $-0.62$

Step-by-step solution

Step 1, Given the information 

The given number is$-\frac{5}{8}$

Step 2. Perform division operation 

Here simply make a division,

$$\begin{gathered} -\frac{5}{8} \\ =8\left)50\right(0.62 \\ -48 \\ ---- \\ 20 \\ -16 \\ ---- \\ 4 \end{gathered}$$

Step 3. Conclusion

Hence, the simplified value is$-0.62$$=-0.62$