How to convert 4 2/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 4 2/8, 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 4 2/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 4 × 8 = 32
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 32 + 2 = 34
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 34 ÷ 8 = 4.25

So the mixed number 4 2 8 as a decimal is 4.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 34/8 = 17/4.