Question

Write the mixed number as a decimal. 1 5/8

Answer 1

1.625

Explanation:

The decimal of 5/8 is 0.625.

We can then add 1 to it, since it is a whole number

Therefore, we have 1 + 0.625 = 1.625

Answer 2

`\boxed{ \bold{ \huge{\boxed{ \sf{1.625}}}}}`

Explanation:

`\sf{1 (5)/(8) }`

Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction

⇒
`\sf{ (8* 1 + 5)/(8) }`

⇒
`\sf{ (8 + 5)/(8) }`

⇒
`\sf{ (13)/(8) }`

Divide 13 by 8

⇒
`\sf{1.625}`

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