How to convert 13 10/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 13 10/8, 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 13 10/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 13 × 8 = 104
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 104 + 10 = 114
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 114 ÷ 8 = 14.25

So the mixed number 13 10 8 as a decimal is 14.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 114/8 = 57/4.