How to convert 58 3/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 58 3/8, 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 3/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 58 × 8 = 464
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 464 + 3 = 467
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 467 ÷ 8 = 58.375

So the mixed number 58 3 8 as a decimal is 58.375.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 467/8.