How to convert 35 6/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 35 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 35 6/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 35 × 8 = 280
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 280 + 6 = 286
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 286 ÷ 8 = 35.75

So the mixed number 35 6 8 as a decimal is 35.75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 286/8 = 143/4.