How to convert 17 8/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 17 8/1, 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 8/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 17 × 1 = 17
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 17 + 8 = 25
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 25 ÷ 1 = 25

So the mixed number 17 8 1 as a decimal is 25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 25/1.