Express each of the following decimal numbers in the form `p/q:` 15.75 (ii) 8.0025 (iii) -25.6875

Explanation

To express the decimal numbers in the form \( \frac{p}{q} \), we will follow a systematic approach for each number.

### (i) For 15.75:

1. **Identify the Decimal Places**: The number 15.75 has 2 decimal places.
2. **Remove the Decimal Point**: Write it as \( 1575 \).
3. **Determine the Denominator**: Since there are 2 decimal places, the denominator will be \( 100 \) (which is \( 10^2 \)).
4. **Write the Fraction**: Thus, we have:
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