How to convert 11 2/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 11 2/8, 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 11 2/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 11 × 8 = 88
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 88 + 2 = 90
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 90 ÷ 8 = 11.25

So the mixed number 11 2 8 as a decimal is 11.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 90/8 = 45/4.