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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 3 × 8 = 24
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 24 + 8 = 32
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 32 ÷ 8 = 4

So the mixed number 3 8 8 as a decimal is 4.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 32/8 = 4/1.