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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 16 × 2 = 32
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 32 + 8 = 40
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 40 ÷ 2 = 20

So the mixed number 16 8 2 as a decimal is 20.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 40/2 = 20/1.