How to convert 58 2/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 58 2/8, 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 58 2/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 58 × 8 = 464
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 464 + 2 = 466
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 466 ÷ 8 = 58.25

So the mixed number 58 2 8 as a decimal is 58.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 466/8 = 233/4.