How to convert 52 4/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 52 4/8, 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 52 4/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 52 × 8 = 416
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 416 + 4 = 420
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 420 ÷ 8 = 52.5

So the mixed number 52 4 8 as a decimal is 52.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 420/8 = 105/2.