How to convert 50 1/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 50 1/8, 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 50 1/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 50 × 8 = 400
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 400 + 1 = 401
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 401 ÷ 8 = 50.125

So the mixed number 50 1 8 as a decimal is 50.125.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 401/8.