How to convert 67 1/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 67 1/8, 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 67 1/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 67 × 8 = 536
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 536 + 1 = 537
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 537 ÷ 8 = 67.125

So the mixed number 67 1 8 as a decimal is 67.125.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 537/8.