How to convert 2 4/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 2 4/8, 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 4/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 2 × 8 = 16
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 16 + 4 = 20
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 20 ÷ 8 = 2.5

So the mixed number 2 4 8 as a decimal is 2.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 20/8 = 5/2.