How to convert 17 6/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 17 6/8, 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 6/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 17 × 8 = 136
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 136 + 6 = 142
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 142 ÷ 8 = 17.75

So the mixed number 17 6 8 as a decimal is 17.75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 142/8 = 71/4.