How to convert 59 1/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 59 1/8, 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 59 1/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 59 × 8 = 472
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 472 + 1 = 473
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 473 ÷ 8 = 59.125

So the mixed number 59 1 8 as a decimal is 59.125.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 473/8.