How to convert 23 5/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 23 5/8, 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 23 5/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 23 × 8 = 184
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 184 + 5 = 189
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 189 ÷ 8 = 23.625

So the mixed number 23 5 8 as a decimal is 23.625.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 189/8.