Question

Write 3 7/8 as a decimal number.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
To convert the mixed number \( 3 \frac{7}{8} \) to a decimal, first convert the fraction \( \frac{7}{8} \) to a decimal.

1. Divide 7 by 8:
\[
7 \div 8 = 0.875
\]

2. Now add this decimal to the whole number part:
\[
3 + 0.875 = 3.875
\]

So, \( 3 \frac{7}{8} \) as a decimal is \( 3.875 \).