The Decimal equivalent of the mixed number is 1.875
Given:
Mixed number = 1⁷/₈ inches
First step is to convert from mixed number to simple fraction
Simple fraction= [(8 × 1) + 7]/ 8
Simple fraction= (8 + 7) / 8
Simple fraction= 15 / 8
Now let Convert the simple fraction to decimal equivalent:
Decimal equivalent= 15 ÷ 8
Decimal equivalent= 1.875
Therefore the Decimal equivalent of the mixed number is 1.875.
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