How to convert 33 8/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 33 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 33 8/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 33 × 10 = 330
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 330 + 8 = 338
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 338 ÷ 10 = 33.8

So the mixed number 33 8 10 as a decimal is 33.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 338/10 = 169/5.