How to convert 37 8/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 37 8/1, 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 37 8/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 37 × 1 = 37
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 37 + 8 = 45
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 45 ÷ 1 = 45

So the mixed number 37 8 1 as a decimal is 45.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 45/1.