How to convert 37 8/4 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 37 8/4, 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 8/4 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 37 × 4 = 148
- Add this result to the numerator: 148 + 8 = 156
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 156 ÷ 4 = 39
So the mixed number as a decimal is 39.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 156/4 = 39/1.