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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 39 × 10 = 390
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 390 + 8 = 398
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 398 ÷ 10 = 39.8

So the mixed number 39 8 10 as a decimal is 39.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 398/10 = 199/5.