How to convert 77 8/10 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 77 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 77 8/10 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 77 × 10 = 770
- Add this result to the numerator: 770 + 8 = 778
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 778 ÷ 10 = 77.8
So the mixed number as a decimal is 77.8.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 778/10 = 389/5.