How to convert 39 4/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 39 4/8, 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 39 4/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 39 × 8 = 312
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 312 + 4 = 316
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 316 ÷ 8 = 39.5

So the mixed number 39 4 8 as a decimal is 39.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 316/8 = 79/2.