How to convert 19 8/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 19 8/4, 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 19 8/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 19 × 4 = 76
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 76 + 8 = 84
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 84 ÷ 4 = 21

So the mixed number 19 8 4 as a decimal is 21.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 84/4 = 21/1.