How to convert 62 2/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 62 2/8, 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 62 2/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 62 × 8 = 496
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 496 + 2 = 498
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 498 ÷ 8 = 62.25

So the mixed number 62 2 8 as a decimal is 62.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 498/8 = 249/4.