How to convert 56 4/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 56 4/8, 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 56 4/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 56 × 8 = 448
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 448 + 4 = 452
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 452 ÷ 8 = 56.5

So the mixed number 56 4 8 as a decimal is 56.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 452/8 = 113/2.