Answer:
2.625
Explanation:
A mixed number is a combination of a whole number, and a proper fraction.
A proper fraction is a fraction in which numerator is less than denominator.
Given fraction is [tex]2\frac{5}{8}[/tex]
Here, [tex]2\frac{5}{8}[/tex] is a mixed fraction.
It consists of a whole number 2 and a proper fraction [tex]\frac{5}{8}[/tex]
[tex]2\frac{5}{8}=\frac{21}{8}[/tex]
Multiply both numerator and denominator by 125
[tex]\frac{21(125)}{8(125)}=\frac{2625}{1000}=2.625[/tex]
