How to convert 79 5/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 79 5/8, 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 79 5/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 79 × 8 = 632
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 632 + 5 = 637
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 637 ÷ 8 = 79.625

So the mixed number 79 5 8 as a decimal is 79.625.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 637/8.