How can i change 3 1/5 into a decimal

The answer be will be 3.2

1. Convert the fraction into an improper fraction

3(5)= 15
15+1= 16

16/5

2. Multiply the improper fraction by 2/2 in order to have a denominator of 10 without changing the value of the fraction. (2/2=1)

16/5(2/2)= 32/10

3. Convert 32/10 into a mixed number

32/10= 3.2

Therefore, 3 1/5 is equal to 3.2.

Hope this helps!