How to convert 76 8/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 76 8/10, 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 76 8/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 76 × 10 = 760
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 760 + 8 = 768
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 768 ÷ 10 = 76.8

So the mixed number 76 8 10 as a decimal is 76.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 768/10 = 384/5.