How to convert 15 8/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 15 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 15 8/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 15 × 4 = 60
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 60 + 8 = 68
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 68 ÷ 4 = 17

So the mixed number 15 8 4 as a decimal is 17.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 68/4 = 17/1.