How to convert 35 7/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 35 7/8, 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 7/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 35 × 8 = 280
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 280 + 7 = 287
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 287 ÷ 8 = 35.875

So the mixed number 35 7 8 as a decimal is 35.875.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 287/8.