How to convert 100 1/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 100 1/8, 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 100 1/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 100 × 8 = 800
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 800 + 1 = 801
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 801 ÷ 8 = 100.125

So the mixed number 100 1 8 as a decimal is 100.125.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 801/8.