How to convert 25 2/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 25 2/8, 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 25 2/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 25 × 8 = 200
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 200 + 2 = 202
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 202 ÷ 8 = 25.25

So the mixed number 25 2 8 as a decimal is 25.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 202/8 = 101/4.