How to convert 79 6/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 79 6/8, 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 6/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 79 × 8 = 632
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 632 + 6 = 638
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 638 ÷ 8 = 79.75

So the mixed number 79 6 8 as a decimal is 79.75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 638/8 = 319/4.