How to convert 85 8/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 85 8/1, 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 85 8/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 85 × 1 = 85
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 85 + 8 = 93
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 93 ÷ 1 = 93

So the mixed number 85 8 1 as a decimal is 93.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 93/1.