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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 35 × 5 = 175
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 175 + 8 = 183
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 183 ÷ 5 = 36.6

So the mixed number 35 8 5 as a decimal is 36.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 183/5.