To convert the mixed number 3 5/8 into a decimal, you’ll first want to convert the fraction (5/8) to a decimal.
Start by dividing 5 by 8, which gives you 0.625. Then, add this decimal to the whole number part, which is 3.
So, the calculation will look like this:
3 + 0.625 = 3.625
Therefore, 3 5/8 as a decimal is 3.625.