How to convert 39 8/8 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 39 8/8, 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 8/8 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 39 × 8 = 312
- Add this result to the numerator: 312 + 8 = 320
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 320 ÷ 8 = 40
So the mixed number as a decimal is 40.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 320/8 = 40/1.