How to convert 31 9/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 31 9/8, 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 9/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 31 × 8 = 248
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 248 + 9 = 257
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 257 ÷ 8 = 32.125

So the mixed number 31 9 8 as a decimal is 32.125.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 257/8.