Question

Convert 2 3/8 to a decimal

Answer 1

2.375

Explanation:

Assuming you mean
`2(3)/(8)` (if you meant
`(23)/(8)` ignore this answer):

The first part is just 2. That's pretty easy. 2 wholes is 2.0

The 2nd part is 3 eights. Let's figure out how much 1 eight is.

We know it's half of 1/4, which is 0.25

So 1/8 is 0.125

3/8 is thus 3 of those, or 3 * 0.125 = 0.375

Now let's add both parts together.

2 + 0.375 = 2.375

Answer: 2.375