How to convert 100 5/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 100 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 100 5/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 100 × 8 = 800
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 800 + 5 = 805
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 805 ÷ 8 = 100.625

So the mixed number 100 5 8 as a decimal is 100.625.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 805/8.