How to convert 15 10/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 15 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 15 10/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 15 × 8 = 120
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 120 + 10 = 130
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 130 ÷ 8 = 16.25

So the mixed number 15 10 8 as a decimal is 16.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 130/8 = 65/4.