To convert the mixed number 3 3/8 into a decimal, we start by separating the whole number from the fractional part. The whole number is 3, and the fractional part is 3/8.
Next, we need to convert the fraction 3/8 into a decimal. This is done by dividing the numerator (3) by the denominator (8).
Doing the division: 3 ÷ 8 = 0.375.
Now, we combine the whole number with the decimal we found from the fraction:
3 + 0.375 = 3.375.
Therefore, the decimal equivalent of 3 3/8 is 3.375.