To convert the mixed number 2 3/8 into a decimal, we start by separating the whole number from the fraction. The whole number is 2.
Next, we convert the fraction 3/8 to a decimal. To do this, we divide the numerator (3) by the denominator (8):
3 รท 8 = 0.375
Now, we can combine the whole number with the decimal from the fraction:
2 + 0.375 = 2.375
Therefore, the decimal representation of 2 3/8 is 2.375.