How to convert 14 7/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 14 7/8, 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 14 7/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 14 × 8 = 112
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 112 + 7 = 119
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 119 ÷ 8 = 14.875

So the mixed number 14 7 8 as a decimal is 14.875.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 119/8.