Answer:
Rational number
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
[tex]5\frac{3}{8}[/tex]
Required
The subset it belongs to
Express as improper fraction
[tex]5\frac{3}{8} = \frac{43}{8}[/tex]
The above number is rational because it is represented by the division of 2 integers, i.e. 43 and 8 are integers
Express as decimals
[tex]5\frac{3}{8} = 5.375[/tex]
The above number cannot be classified as integers or whole because it has decimal parts
