How to convert 75 7/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 75 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 75 7/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 75 × 8 = 600
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 600 + 7 = 607
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 607 ÷ 8 = 75.875

So the mixed number 75 7 8 as a decimal is 75.875.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 607/8.