How to convert 12 8/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 12 8/5, 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 12 8/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 12 × 5 = 60
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 60 + 8 = 68
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 68 ÷ 5 = 13.6

So the mixed number 12 8 5 as a decimal is 13.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 68/5.