How to convert 10 10/8 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 10 10/8, 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 10 10/8 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 10 × 8 = 80
- Add this result to the numerator: 80 + 10 = 90
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 90 ÷ 8 = 11.25
So the mixed number as a decimal is 11.25.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 90/8 = 45/4.