How to convert 25 8/10 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 25 8/10, 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 8/10 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 25 × 10 = 250
- Add this result to the numerator: 250 + 8 = 258
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 258 ÷ 10 = 25.8
So the mixed number as a decimal is 25.8.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 258/10 = 129/5.