How to convert 28 7/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 28 7/8, 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 28 7/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 28 × 8 = 224
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 224 + 7 = 231
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 231 ÷ 8 = 28.875

So the mixed number 28 7 8 as a decimal is 28.875.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 231/8.