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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 33 × 8 = 264
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 264 + 8 = 272
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 272 ÷ 8 = 34

So the mixed number 33 8 8 as a decimal is 34.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 272/8 = 34/1.