How to convert 5 8/7 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 5 8/7, 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 8/7 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 5 × 7 = 35
- Add this result to the numerator: 35 + 8 = 43
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 43 ÷ 7 = 6.1428571428571
So the mixed number as a decimal is 6.1428571428571.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 43/7.