How to convert 7 8/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 7 8/4, 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 7 8/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 7 × 4 = 28
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 28 + 8 = 36
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 36 ÷ 4 = 9

So the mixed number 7 8 4 as a decimal is 9.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 36/4 = 9/1.