How to convert 39 8/10 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 39 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 39 8/10 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 39 × 10 = 390
- Add this result to the numerator: 390 + 8 = 398
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 398 ÷ 10 = 39.8
So the mixed number as a decimal is 39.8.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 398/10 = 199/5.