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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 37 × 4 = 148
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 148 + 8 = 156
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 156 ÷ 4 = 39

So the mixed number 37 8 4 as a decimal is 39.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 156/4 = 39/1.