How to convert 2 7/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 2 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 2 7/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 2 × 8 = 16
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 16 + 7 = 23
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 23 ÷ 8 = 2.875

So the mixed number 2 7 8 as a decimal is 2.875.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 23/8.