Question

Change the following into a decimal on a number line: 2 3/8.

a) 2.375
b) 2.38
c) 2.4
d) 2.35

Answer 1

To change the mixed number 2 3/8 into a decimal on a number line, convert it to an improper fraction first and then divide the numerator by the denominator. The decimal equivalent is 2.375.

Step-by-step explanation:

To change the mixed number 2 3/8 into a decimal on a number line, we need to convert it to an improper fraction first. Multiply the whole number (2) by the denominator of the fraction (8), and then add the result to the numerator (3). Write the sum (19) over the original denominator to get the improper fraction 19/8. To convert the improper fraction into a decimal, divide the numerator (19) by the denominator (8). The decimal equivalent of 2 3/8 is 2.375, so the correct answer is a) 2.375.