How to convert 31 7/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 31 7/8, 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 31 7/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 31 × 8 = 248
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 248 + 7 = 255
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 255 ÷ 8 = 31.875

So the mixed number 31 7 8 as a decimal is 31.875.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 255/8.