How to convert 55 8/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 55 8/2, 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 8/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 55 × 2 = 110
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 110 + 8 = 118
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 118 ÷ 2 = 59

So the mixed number 55 8 2 as a decimal is 59.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 118/2 = 59/1.