How to convert 6 7/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 6 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 6 7/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 6 × 8 = 48
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 48 + 7 = 55
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 55 ÷ 8 = 6.875

So the mixed number 6 7 8 as a decimal is 6.875.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 55/8.