How to convert 11 8/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 11 8/10, 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 8/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 11 × 10 = 110
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 110 + 8 = 118
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 118 ÷ 10 = 11.8

So the mixed number 11 8 10 as a decimal is 11.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 118/10 = 59/5.