How to convert 16 2/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 16 2/8, 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 16 2/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 16 × 8 = 128
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 128 + 2 = 130
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 130 ÷ 8 = 16.25

So the mixed number 16 2 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.