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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 55 × 8 = 440
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 440 + 8 = 448
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 448 ÷ 8 = 56

So the mixed number 55 8 8 as a decimal is 56.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 448/8 = 56/1.