How to convert 26 7/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 26 7/8, 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 7/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 26 × 8 = 208
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 208 + 7 = 215
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 215 ÷ 8 = 26.875

So the mixed number 26 7 8 as a decimal is 26.875.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 215/8.