How to convert 43 2/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 43 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 43 2/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 43 × 8 = 344
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 344 + 2 = 346
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 346 ÷ 8 = 43.25

So the mixed number 43 2 8 as a decimal is 43.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 346/8 = 173/4.