How to convert 7 8/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 7 8/5, 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 8/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 7 × 5 = 35
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 35 + 8 = 43
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 43 ÷ 5 = 8.6

So the mixed number 7 8 5 as a decimal is 8.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 43/5.