How to convert 43 6/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 43 6/8, 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 6/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 43 × 8 = 344
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 344 + 6 = 350
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 350 ÷ 8 = 43.75

So the mixed number 43 6 8 as a decimal is 43.75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 350/8 = 175/4.