How to convert 57 6/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 57 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 57 6/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 57 × 8 = 456
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 456 + 6 = 462
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 462 ÷ 8 = 57.75

So the mixed number 57 6 8 as a decimal is 57.75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 462/8 = 231/4.