How to convert 29 4/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 29 4/8, 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 4/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 29 × 8 = 232
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 232 + 4 = 236
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 236 ÷ 8 = 29.5

So the mixed number 29 4 8 as a decimal is 29.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 236/8 = 59/2.