How to convert 59 8/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 59 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 59 8/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 59 × 10 = 590
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 590 + 8 = 598
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 598 ÷ 10 = 59.8

So the mixed number 59 8 10 as a decimal is 59.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 598/10 = 299/5.