How to convert 85 6/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 85 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 85 6/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 85 × 8 = 680
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 680 + 6 = 686
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 686 ÷ 8 = 85.75

So the mixed number 85 6 8 as a decimal is 85.75.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 686/8 = 343/4.