How to convert 5 6/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 5 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 5 6/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 5 × 8 = 40
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 40 + 6 = 46
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 46 ÷ 8 = 5.75

So the mixed number 5 6 8 as a decimal is 5.75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 46/8 = 23/4.