How to convert 5 7/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 5 7/8, 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 7/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 5 × 8 = 40
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 40 + 7 = 47
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 47 ÷ 8 = 5.875

So the mixed number 5 7 8 as a decimal is 5.875.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 47/8.