How to convert 1 5/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 1 5/8, represent a value that can also be expressed as a decimal (which can make certain calculations and comparisons easier to perform).

Step-by-step conversion of 1 5/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 1 × 8 = 8
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 8 + 5 = 13
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 13 ÷ 8 = 1.625

So the mixed number 1 5 8 as a decimal is 1.625.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 13/8.