How to convert 3 8/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 3 8/10, 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 3 8/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 3 × 10 = 30
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 30 + 8 = 38
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 38 ÷ 10 = 3.8

So the mixed number 3 8 10 as a decimal is 3.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 38/10 = 19/5.