How to convert 26 8/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 26 8/4, 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 8/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 26 × 4 = 104
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 104 + 8 = 112
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 112 ÷ 4 = 28

So the mixed number 26 8 4 as a decimal is 28.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 112/4 = 28/1.