How to convert 77 4/8 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 77 4/8, 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 77 4/8 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 77 × 8 = 616
- Add this result to the numerator: 616 + 4 = 620
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 620 ÷ 8 = 77.5
So the mixed number as a decimal is 77.5.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 620/8 = 155/2.