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The directions on a seed packet day to plant the seeds 1 7/8 inches apart. What is the decimal equivalent of this mixed number.

Respuesta :

1.875 is the decimal form

Answer:

1.875 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given that the direction on a seed packet day to plant the seeds apart=[tex]1\frac{7}{8}[/tex] inches

We have to find the decimal equivalent to given fraction.

In order to find the value of given fraction  in decimal we will convert mixed fraction into simple fraction.

[tex]1\frac{7}{8}\; inches=\frac{15}{8}[/tex] inches

Now, divide 15 by 8

Then, we get [tex]\frac{15}{8}=1.875[/tex]

Therefore, the value of given fraction =1.875 inches