How to convert 26 8/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 26 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 26 8/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 26 × 10 = 260
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 260 + 8 = 268
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 268 ÷ 10 = 26.8

So the mixed number 26 8 10 as a decimal is 26.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 268/10 = 134/5.