How to convert 29 2/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 29 2/8, 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 29 2/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 29 × 8 = 232
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 232 + 2 = 234
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 234 ÷ 8 = 29.25

So the mixed number 29 2 8 as a decimal is 29.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 234/8 = 117/4.