How to convert 26 8/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 26 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 26 8/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 26 × 2 = 52
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 52 + 8 = 60
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 60 ÷ 2 = 30

So the mixed number 26 8 2 as a decimal is 30.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 60/2 = 30/1.