How to convert 8 6/7 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 8 6/7, 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 6/7 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 8 × 7 = 56
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 56 + 6 = 62
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 62 ÷ 7 = 8.8571428571429

So the mixed number 8 6 7 as a decimal is 8.8571428571429.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 62/7.