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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 2 × 8 = 16
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 16 + 2 = 18
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 18 ÷ 8 = 2.25

So the mixed number 2 2 8 as a decimal is 2.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 18/8 = 9/4.