How to convert 24 4/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 24 4/8, 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 24 4/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 24 × 8 = 192
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 192 + 4 = 196
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 196 ÷ 8 = 24.5

So the mixed number 24 4 8 as a decimal is 24.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 196/8 = 49/2.