How to convert 83 8/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 83 8/4, 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 8/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 83 × 4 = 332
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 332 + 8 = 340
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 340 ÷ 4 = 85

So the mixed number 83 8 4 as a decimal is 85.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 340/4 = 85/1.