How to convert 34 2/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 34 2/8, 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 2/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 34 × 8 = 272
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 272 + 2 = 274
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 274 ÷ 8 = 34.25

So the mixed number 34 2 8 as a decimal is 34.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 274/8 = 137/4.