To convert the mixed number 2 5/8 into a decimal, we first need to break it down. The number consists of a whole part (2) and a fractional part (5/8).
Let’s start by converting the fraction 5/8 into a decimal. To do this, you divide the numerator (5) by the denominator (8):
5 ÷ 8 = 0.625
Now that we have the decimal equivalent of the fractional part, we can combine it with the whole number. The whole number is 2, so we simply add it to the decimal we found:
2 + 0.625 = 2.625
Therefore, the mixed number 2 5/8 as a decimal is 2.625.