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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 21 × 8 = 168
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 168 + 8 = 176
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 176 ÷ 8 = 22

So the mixed number 21 8 8 as a decimal is 22.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 176/8 = 22/1.