How to convert 79 8/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 79 8/2, 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 8/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 79 × 2 = 158
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 158 + 8 = 166
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 166 ÷ 2 = 83

So the mixed number 79 8 2 as a decimal is 83.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 166/2 = 83/1.