How to convert 36 8/10 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 36 8/10, 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 8/10 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 36 × 10 = 360
- Add this result to the numerator: 360 + 8 = 368
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 368 ÷ 10 = 36.8
So the mixed number as a decimal is 36.8.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 368/10 = 184/5.