How to convert 35 5/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 35 5/8, 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 35 5/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 35 × 8 = 280
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 280 + 5 = 285
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 285 ÷ 8 = 35.625

So the mixed number 35 5 8 as a decimal is 35.625.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 285/8.