How to convert 17 7/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 17 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 17 7/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 17 × 8 = 136
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 136 + 7 = 143
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 143 ÷ 8 = 17.875

So the mixed number 17 7 8 as a decimal is 17.875.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 143/8.