How to convert 66 7/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 66 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 66 7/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 66 × 8 = 528
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 528 + 7 = 535
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 535 ÷ 8 = 66.875

So the mixed number 66 7 8 as a decimal is 66.875.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 535/8.