How to convert 34 1/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 34 1/8, 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 34 1/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 34 × 8 = 272
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 272 + 1 = 273
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 273 ÷ 8 = 34.125

So the mixed number 34 1 8 as a decimal is 34.125.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 273/8.