How to convert 21 8/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 21 8/4, 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 8/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 21 × 4 = 84
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 84 + 8 = 92
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 92 ÷ 4 = 23

So the mixed number 21 8 4 as a decimal is 23.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 92/4 = 23/1.