How to convert 65 7/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 65 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 65 7/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 65 × 8 = 520
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 520 + 7 = 527
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 527 ÷ 8 = 65.875

So the mixed number 65 7 8 as a decimal is 65.875.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 527/8.