How to convert 2 8/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 2 8/10, 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 8/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 2 × 10 = 20
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 20 + 8 = 28
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 28 ÷ 10 = 2.8

So the mixed number 2 8 10 as a decimal is 2.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 28/10 = 14/5.