How to convert 87 4/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 87 4/8, 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 4/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 87 × 8 = 696
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 696 + 4 = 700
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 700 ÷ 8 = 87.5

So the mixed number 87 4 8 as a decimal is 87.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 700/8 = 175/2.