How to convert 53 4/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 53 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 53 4/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 53 × 8 = 424
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 424 + 4 = 428
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 428 ÷ 8 = 53.5

So the mixed number 53 4 8 as a decimal is 53.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 428/8 = 107/2.