How to convert 54 2/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 54 2/8, 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 54 2/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 54 × 8 = 432
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 432 + 2 = 434
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 434 ÷ 8 = 54.25

So the mixed number 54 2 8 as a decimal is 54.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 434/8 = 217/4.