How to convert 5 8/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 5 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 5 8/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 5 × 4 = 20
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 20 + 8 = 28
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 28 ÷ 4 = 7

So the mixed number 5 8 4 as a decimal is 7.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 28/4 = 7/1.