How to convert 59 7/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 59 7/8, 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 7/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 59 × 8 = 472
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 472 + 7 = 479
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 479 ÷ 8 = 59.875

So the mixed number 59 7 8 as a decimal is 59.875.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 479/8.