How to convert 55 8/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 55 8/4, 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 8/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 55 × 4 = 220
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 220 + 8 = 228
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 228 ÷ 4 = 57

So the mixed number 55 8 4 as a decimal is 57.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 228/4 = 57/1.