How to convert 8 6/5 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 8 6/5, 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 6/5 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 8 × 5 = 40
- Add this result to the numerator: 40 + 6 = 46
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 46 ÷ 5 = 9.2
So the mixed number as a decimal is 9.2.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 46/5.