To convert the decimal -2.7 to a mixed number, we need to separate the integer part from the fractional part. The integer part is -2, and the fractional part is 0.7. We then convert the fractional part to a fraction by expressing 0.7 as 7/10. Combining these, we get the mixed number -2 7/10.
Step 1: Identify the Integer and Fractional Parts
Given the decimal number \( -2.7 \), we separate it into its integer part and fractional part. The integer part is \( -2 \) and the fractional part is \( -0.7 \).
Step 2: Convert the Fractional Part to a Fraction
The fractional part \( -0.7 \) can be expressed as a fraction. We convert \( -0.7 \) to \( \frac{-7}{10} \).
Step 3: Combine the Parts into a Mixed Number
Combining the integer part and the fractional part, we express the mixed number as:
\[
-2 \frac{-7}{10}
\]
This can also be written as:
\[
-2 - \frac{7}{10}
\]
Final Answer
The mixed number representation of \( -2.7 \) is:
\[
\boxed{-2 - \frac{7}{10}}
\]