How to convert 54 8/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 54 8/1, 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 8/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 54 × 1 = 54
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 54 + 8 = 62
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 62 ÷ 1 = 62

So the mixed number 54 8 1 as a decimal is 62.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 62/1.