How to convert 11 6/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 11 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 11 6/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 11 × 8 = 88
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 88 + 6 = 94
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 94 ÷ 8 = 11.75

So the mixed number 11 6 8 as a decimal is 11.75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 94/8 = 47/4.