To convert the mixed number 3 7/8 into a decimal, we need to follow a couple of straightforward steps:
- Convert the fraction to a decimal: The fraction 7/8 can be converted to a decimal. To do this, divide the numerator (7) by the denominator (8). Doing the division, we get:
- 7 ÷ 8 = 0.875
- Add this decimal to the whole number: Now that we have the decimal equivalent of the fraction, we can add it to the whole number.
- 3 + 0.875 = 3.875
Therefore, the mixed number 3 7/8 as a decimal is 3.875.