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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 25 × 2 = 50
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 50 + 8 = 58
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 58 ÷ 2 = 29

So the mixed number 25 8 2 as a decimal is 29.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 58/2 = 29/1.