How to convert 10 8/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 10 8/5, 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 8/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 10 × 5 = 50
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 50 + 8 = 58
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 58 ÷ 5 = 11.6

So the mixed number 10 8 5 as a decimal is 11.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 58/5.