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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 13 × 10 = 130
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 130 + 8 = 138
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 138 ÷ 10 = 13.8

So the mixed number 13 8 10 as a decimal is 13.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 138/10 = 69/5.