How to convert 16 4/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 16 4/8, 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 4/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 16 × 8 = 128
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 128 + 4 = 132
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 132 ÷ 8 = 16.5

So the mixed number 16 4 8 as a decimal is 16.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 132/8 = 33/2.