How to convert 16 8/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 16 8/5, 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 8/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 16 × 5 = 80
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 80 + 8 = 88
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 88 ÷ 5 = 17.6

So the mixed number 16 8 5 as a decimal is 17.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 88/5.