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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 4 × 4 = 16
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 16 + 8 = 24
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 24 ÷ 4 = 6

So the mixed number 4 8 4 as a decimal is 6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 24/4 = 6/1.