How to convert 34 6/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 34 6/8, 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 6/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 34 × 8 = 272
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 272 + 6 = 278
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 278 ÷ 8 = 34.75

So the mixed number 34 6 8 as a decimal is 34.75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 278/8 = 139/4.