How to convert 16 7/8 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 16 7/8, 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 7/8 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 16 × 8 = 128
- Add this result to the numerator: 128 + 7 = 135
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 135 ÷ 8 = 16.875
So the mixed number as a decimal is 16.875.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 135/8.