How to convert 23 8/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 23 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 23 8/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 23 × 2 = 46
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 46 + 8 = 54
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 54 ÷ 2 = 27

So the mixed number 23 8 2 as a decimal is 27.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 54/2 = 27/1.