Convert to a Decimal -1 3/4

$- 1 \frac{3}{4}$

A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.

$- (1 + \frac{3}{4})$

Add $1$ and $\frac{3}{4}$ .

Write $1$ as a fraction with a common denominator.

$- (\frac{4}{4} + \frac{3}{4})$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$- \frac{4 + 3}{4}$

Add $4$ and $3$ .

$- \frac{7}{4}$

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$- \frac{7}{4}$

Decimal Form:

$- 1.75$

Mixed Number Form:

$- 1 \frac{3}{4}$