How to convert 81 8/2 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 81 8/2, 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 81 8/2 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 81 × 2 = 162
- Add this result to the numerator: 162 + 8 = 170
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 170 ÷ 2 = 85
So the mixed number as a decimal is 85.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 170/2 = 85/1.