How to convert 34 8/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 34 8/5, 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 8/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 34 × 5 = 170
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 170 + 8 = 178
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 178 ÷ 5 = 35.6

So the mixed number 34 8 5 as a decimal is 35.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 178/5.