1. Convert the fraction to a decimal:
* 5/8 = 0.625
2. Add the whole number:
* 24 + 0.625 = 24.625 inches
3. Convert inches to millimeters:
* 1 inch = 25.4 millimeters
* 24.625 inches * 25.4 millimeters/inch = 625.25 millimeters
Therefore, 24 5/8 inches is equal to 625.25 millimeters.