How to convert 30 6/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 30 6/8, 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 30 6/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 30 × 8 = 240
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 240 + 6 = 246
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 246 ÷ 8 = 30.75

So the mixed number 30 6 8 as a decimal is 30.75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 246/8 = 123/4.