How to convert 27 1/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 27 1/8, 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 27 1/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 27 × 8 = 216
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 216 + 1 = 217
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 217 ÷ 8 = 27.125

So the mixed number 27 1 8 as a decimal is 27.125.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 217/8.