How to convert 36 10/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 36 10/8, 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 36 10/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 36 × 8 = 288
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 288 + 10 = 298
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 298 ÷ 8 = 37.25

So the mixed number 36 10 8 as a decimal is 37.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 298/8 = 149/4.