How to convert 22 8/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 22 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 22 8/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 22 × 5 = 110
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 110 + 8 = 118
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 118 ÷ 5 = 23.6

So the mixed number 22 8 5 as a decimal is 23.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 118/5.