How to convert 13 9/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 13 9/8, 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 9/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 13 × 8 = 104
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 104 + 9 = 113
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 113 ÷ 8 = 14.125

So the mixed number 13 9 8 as a decimal is 14.125.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 113/8.