How to convert 59 8/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 59 8/4, 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 8/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 59 × 4 = 236
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 236 + 8 = 244
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 244 ÷ 4 = 61

So the mixed number 59 8 4 as a decimal is 61.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 244/4 = 61/1.