How to convert 8 10/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 8 10/5, 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 8 10/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 8 × 5 = 40
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 40 + 10 = 50
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 50 ÷ 5 = 10

So the mixed number 8 10 5 as a decimal is 10.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 50/5 = 10/1.