How to convert 26 8/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 26 8/5, 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 8/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 26 × 5 = 130
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 130 + 8 = 138
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 138 ÷ 5 = 27.6

So the mixed number 26 8 5 as a decimal is 27.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 138/5.