To convert the mixed number $2 \frac{7}{12}$ to a decimal:

1. Convert the fraction $\frac{7}{12}$ to a decimal: $\frac{7}{12} \approx 0.5833$

2. Add the whole number to the decimal: $2 + 0.5833 \approx 2.5833$

3. Round the decimal to the nearest hundredth: $2.5833 \text{ rounded to the nearest hundredth is } 2.58$

So, $2 \frac{7}{12}$ as a decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth is 2.58.

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Here are 5 related questions:

1. How do you convert a different mixed number, like $3 \frac{5}{8}$, to a decimal?
2. What is $4 \frac{1}{3}$ as a decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth?
3. How would you convert $\frac{7}{12}$ to a decimal without rounding?
4. How can you convert $2.58$ back into a mixed number?
5. How do you round 2.585 to the nearest hundredth?

Tip: When rounding decimals, look at the digit in the thousandth place to determine how to round the digit in the hundredth place.