How to convert 100 6/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 100 6/8, 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 6/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 100 × 8 = 800
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 800 + 6 = 806
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 806 ÷ 8 = 100.75

So the mixed number 100 6 8 as a decimal is 100.75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 806/8 = 403/4.