How to convert 58 8/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 58 8/10, 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 8/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 58 × 10 = 580
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 580 + 8 = 588
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 588 ÷ 10 = 58.8

So the mixed number 58 8 10 as a decimal is 58.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 588/10 = 294/5.