How to convert 76 8/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 76 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 76 8/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 76 × 5 = 380
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 380 + 8 = 388
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 388 ÷ 5 = 77.6

So the mixed number 76 8 5 as a decimal is 77.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 388/5.