How to convert 8 7/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 8 7/2, 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 8 7/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 8 × 2 = 16
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 16 + 7 = 23
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 23 ÷ 2 = 11.5

So the mixed number 8 7 2 as a decimal is 11.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 23/2.