How to convert 5 9/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 5 9/8, 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 9/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 5 × 8 = 40
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 40 + 9 = 49
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 49 ÷ 8 = 6.125

So the mixed number 5 9 8 as a decimal is 6.125.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 49/8.