How to convert 62 4/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 62 4/8, 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 4/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 62 × 8 = 496
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 496 + 4 = 500
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 500 ÷ 8 = 62.5

So the mixed number 62 4 8 as a decimal is 62.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 500/8 = 125/2.