How to convert 26 3/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 26 3/8, 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 26 3/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 26 × 8 = 208
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 208 + 3 = 211
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 211 ÷ 8 = 26.375

So the mixed number 26 3 8 as a decimal is 26.375.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 211/8.