How to convert 21 8/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 21 8/2, 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 21 8/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 21 × 2 = 42
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 42 + 8 = 50
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 50 ÷ 2 = 25

So the mixed number 21 8 2 as a decimal is 25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 50/2 = 25/1.