How to convert 55 6/8 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 55 6/8, 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 6/8 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 55 × 8 = 440
- Add this result to the numerator: 440 + 6 = 446
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 446 ÷ 8 = 55.75
So the mixed number as a decimal is 55.75.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 446/8 = 223/4.