How to convert 83 5/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 83 5/1, 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 83 5/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 83 × 1 = 83
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 83 + 5 = 88
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 88 ÷ 1 = 88

So the mixed number 83 5 1 as a decimal is 88.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 88/1.