How to convert 76 8/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 76 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 76 8/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 76 × 4 = 304
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 304 + 8 = 312
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 312 ÷ 4 = 78

So the mixed number 76 8 4 as a decimal is 78.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 312/4 = 78/1.