How to convert 13 8/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 13 8/4, 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 8/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 13 × 4 = 52
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 52 + 8 = 60
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 60 ÷ 4 = 15

So the mixed number 13 8 4 as a decimal is 15.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 60/4 = 15/1.