How to convert 17 2/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 17 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 17 2/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 17 × 8 = 136
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 136 + 2 = 138
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 138 ÷ 8 = 17.25

So the mixed number 17 2 8 as a decimal is 17.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 138/8 = 69/4.