1. The problem asks to complete the statement involving the number $-0.24$ and a fraction to make it true. 2. We recognize that $-0.24$ can be expressed as a fraction. To convert a decimal to a fraction, write it as $\frac{\text{decimal part}}{\text{power of 10}}$. 3. Since $-0.24 = -\frac{24}{100}$, we simplify this fraction by dividing numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4. 4. Simplifying: $$-\frac{24}{100} = -\frac{\cancel{24}^6}{\cancel{100}^{25}} = -\frac{6}{25}$$ 5. Therefore, the completed statement is $-0.24 = -\frac{6}{25}$. 6. The fraction $-\frac{3}{16}$ given in the choices is not equivalent to $-0.24$ because $\frac{3}{16} = 0.1875$. 7. Hence, the correct fraction equivalent to $-0.24$ is $-\frac{6}{25}$, not $-\frac{3}{16}$. Final answer: $-0.24 = -\frac{6}{25}$.