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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 53 × 4 = 212
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 212 + 8 = 220
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 220 ÷ 4 = 55

So the mixed number 53 8 4 as a decimal is 55.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 220/4 = 55/1.