How to convert 87 10/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 87 10/8, 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 87 10/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 87 × 8 = 696
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 696 + 10 = 706
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 706 ÷ 8 = 88.25

So the mixed number 87 10 8 as a decimal is 88.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 706/8 = 353/4.