1. **State the problem:** Calculate the value of $0.2 - \frac{4}{10} - 1.625$. 2. **Convert all terms to decimals:** - $0.2$ is already a decimal. - $\frac{4}{10} = 0.4$. - $1.625$ is already a decimal. 3. **Rewrite the expression:** $$0.2 - 0.4 - 1.625$$ 4. **Perform the subtraction step-by-step:** - First, $0.2 - 0.4 = -0.2$. - Then, $-0.2 - 1.625 = -1.825$. 5. **Final answer:** $$\boxed{-1.825}$$