How to convert 8 7/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 8 7/10, 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 7/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 8 × 10 = 80
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 80 + 7 = 87
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 87 ÷ 10 = 8.7

So the mixed number 8 7 10 as a decimal is 8.7.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 87/10.