How to convert 83 6/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 83 6/8, 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 6/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 83 × 8 = 664
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 664 + 6 = 670
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 670 ÷ 8 = 83.75

So the mixed number 83 6 8 as a decimal is 83.75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 670/8 = 335/4.