How to convert 2 8/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 2 8/5, 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 8/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 2 × 5 = 10
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 10 + 8 = 18
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 18 ÷ 5 = 3.6

So the mixed number 2 8 5 as a decimal is 3.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 18/5.