Question

What is 2 1/8 as a decimal number?

Answer 1

Simple....

you have ->>
`2 (1)/(8)`

Convert to an improper fraction....

1.)Multiply the whole number by the denominator..

2*8=16

2.)Add the number and the numerator..

16+1=17

3.)Use the original denominator...


`(17)/(8)`

Now divide...

2.125

Thus, your answer.