How to convert 55 5/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 55 5/8, 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 55 5/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 55 × 8 = 440
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 440 + 5 = 445
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 445 ÷ 8 = 55.625

So the mixed number 55 5 8 as a decimal is 55.625.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 445/8.