How to convert 15 8/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 15 8/1, 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 8/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 15 × 1 = 15
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 15 + 8 = 23
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 23 ÷ 1 = 23

So the mixed number 15 8 1 as a decimal is 23.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 23/1.