The distance to the nearest gas station is 2 4/5 kilometers. What is the distance written as a decimal

1. The distance of the gas station is 2 4/5 kilometers. Now, find the decimal value of this given number.

=> since this is a mixed fraction, with a whole number, before we can convert it to decimals, we need to make it an improper fraction first.

=> to do that:

=> 5 x 2 = 10 + 4 = 14

=> 14/5

now, divide our denomination from out numerator.

=> 14/5

=> 2.8, thus the distance of the nearest gas station is 2.8 kilometers.