Question

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.

Answer 1

1.875 is the decimal form

Answer 2

1.875 inches

Explanation:

We are given that the direction on a seed packet day to plant the seeds apart=
`1(7)/(8)` 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.

`1(7)/(8)\; inches=(15)/(8)` inches

Now, divide 15 by 8

Then, we get
`(15)/(8)=1.875`

Therefore, the value of given fraction =1.875 inches